With Video: Westwood Mall Evacuated After Gas Leak

CREATED Jul. 19, 2012 - UPDATED: Jul. 20, 2012

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An underground explosion at westwood mall in Jackson.  It led to a couple of power outages in the area and flames shooting six to ten feet in the air out of manhole covers. 

We'll continue to follow this story and will have the latest as more information becomes available.


Crews are working to fix a gas leak at the Westwood Mall in Jackson.  It was reported just after six p.m. on Thursday.  The mall has been evacuated, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office tells us small explosions were reported at JC Penny.  There are no reports of any injuries so far.

We have a crew on its way to the scene, and will update you with the latest on Fox 47 News at ten.