India, April 11 -- Authorities shut down the Ontario Mills shopping mall on Friday following a reported fire inside the complex, prompting officials to clear the area and urge the public to stay away. Videos of the fire inside a True Religion store emerged. Mall-goers could be seen rushing in panic as fire officials handled the scene.

The Ontario Police Department confirmed around midday that emergency crews had already brought the blaze under control. "The fire was extinguished," police said, while adding that the mall "will be closed until further notice" as investigations continue.

Footage circulating on social media appeared to show flames inside a True Religion store. A TikTok user identified as SmokingRaysBackyardBBQ capturedthe i...