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Ammonia leak at Memorial City Mall, people evacuated, according to Houston Fire Department


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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 5:05AM

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An ammonia leak at Memorial City Mall resulted in the facilities being evacuated, according to the Houston Fire Department.

HFD remained on scene late Tuesday night working to contain the chemical, which was being used to keep the ice rink frozen.

The fire department confirms it’s the second ammonia leak reported at the mall recently.

No injuries were reported.

Memorial City Mall released a statement following the incident:

“Due to an ammonia leak at the Memorial City Mall Ice Rink, out of an abundance of caution, Memorial City Mall was closed for the remainder of the evening.”

It’s unclear if the mall will reopen Wednesday.

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