Large stuffed animal catches fire at Queens Center Mall

Monday, July 11, 2016
ELMHURST, Queens (WABC) -- A toy at the Queens Center Mall is set to be inspected after it caught on fire in a freak accident.

A large stuffed animal on wheels malfunctioned Sunday at the mall in Elmhurst.
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Authorities say the toy was taken out of service.

No one was hurt.


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Mall workers worked to put out the flames. The stuffed animal was unplugged, and put out of service.

The mall remained open after the incident.
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