A partial roof collapse at a dental office in Desert Sky Mall in west Phoenix last night disrupted mall operations, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. The incident, reported around 5:30 p.m., damaged a main water line, which led to flooding and disabled the mall’s fire suppression systems, forcing a temporary closure, FOX10 Phoenix reports.
Desert Sky Mall, located at 75th Avenue and West Thomas Road, was quickly evacuated after the partial roof collapse. Witness Bianca Esquer told FOX10 Phoenix that she and the dental office staff noticed cracks spreading across the ceiling after loud popping sounds. Officials suspect that recent intense weather may have contributed to the collapse, though the full extent of the damage and its impact on other businesses in the mall are still under assessment.
Phoenix fire officials reported no injuries following the partial roof collapse at Desert Sky Mall, which occurred above a dental office with patients, as per ABC 15. Video from the scene shows significant water accumulation inside the mall, consistent with flooding caused by the disabled fire suppression system.
The full extent of the structural damage at Desert Sky Mall is still under investigation. City of Phoenix structural engineers are assessing the site and developing a plan for the mall’s eventual reopening. Management is working to regain control of the premises and determine next steps. The mall, which houses numerous small businesses, remains closed for now. Witness Bianca Esquer told FOX10 Phoenix, “I’m just glad everyone got out okay and everyone is safe.”
