WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Central Mall in Salina is keeping almost all of its stores closed after an order from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
The KDHE responded to a request from KSN on Tuesday, saying it had issued a verbal cease-and-desist order after a recent construction site inspection inside the mall.
It said the mall would be closed until a notice of demolition is finished and asbestos testing is performed. After those items are completed, KDHE will determine if the mall can reopen.
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Stores can only stay open if they have an exterior entrance; seal off entry to the mall; and control a separate heating, ventilation and air conditioning system…