Forest Fair Mall closed following fire and safety inspection

FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WXIX) - Forest Fair Mall has been shut down due to possible safety hazards, according to Forest Park Fire Chief Alfie Jones.

Chief Jones says they found several issues during a fire and safety inspection on Nov. 23.

The mall’s owner was told to bring the property into compliance with Ohio Fire Code, Jones explained.

Bee Fit Health Club and B Adventurous will have to leave the mall until all compliance orders are met, according to Jones.

In the meantime, Jones says the city is working with the businesses to relocate them to temporary spaces.

Kohl’s and Bass Pro Shop may stay open because they were built separately with their own entrances, according to the chief.

Forest Fair has been around since the 1980s and is considered the second-largest mall in Ohio.

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