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Franklin Mall Closes After Store Fire as City Orders Safety Inspections

City inspections are underway to verify building safety at the troubled property.

Overview

  • Management said a fire that started Saturday was contained to a single tenant space and caused no injuries.
  • Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections issued a temporary closure notice pending safety and structural reviews.
  • Mall operators say they have engaged licensed professionals to assess the affected area and confirm life-safety systems are operational.
  • No cause of the fire or timeline for reopening has been disclosed by management.
  • The 170-acre complex is listed for sale for potential non-retail redevelopment after a year of tenant losses, though some exterior tenants like Walmart, Marshalls/HomeGoods, and Dave & Buster’s report remaining open.