CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake was temporarily closed Friday, after an electrical malfunction that caused a smoke odor and equipment failures, promoting an evaluation. The mall reopened later in the afternoon.
Chesapeake Fire Department units responded to the scene at 12:21 p.m. on 1401 Greenbrier Parkway for reports of a smoke odor inside the building.
Upon arrival, firefighters met with mall security and Dominion Energy to investigate the power surge that affected portions of the mall.
The mall was evacuated as crews canvassed the structure…