Crime & Safety
Fire Out After Crane Collapse At Avalon In Alpharetta
The fire broke out late Tuesday morning in Alpharetta.
ALPHARETTA, GA — No injuries were reported after a crane that caught on fire collapsed at Avalon in Alpharetta on Tuesday, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Shortly before 11:30 a.m., officials said that the fire is out and no injuries have been reported.
The mall is open and only one entrance is affected.
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In a statement, Avalon said it was an isolated incident caused by an equipment malfunction on the crane. There was no property damage beyond the crane, the statement said.
The @alpharettagov Fire Dept extinguished the fire at Building 10000’s construction site. We’re thankful there were no injuries. This was an isolated incident by an equipment malfunction on the crane with no property damage beyond the crane itself. We remain open & accessible. pic.twitter.com/ow6PwGVhSN
— Avalon (@AvalonInsider) April 2, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: The moment a construction crane collapsed at @AvalonInsider. pic.twitter.com/RLkb8azxE6
— Mike Petchenik (@MPetchenikWSB) April 2, 2019
This report will be updated.
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