Haywood Mall fire: What happened in Greenville shopping center today? Videos surface

A fire broke out just outside the Haywood Mall on Wednesday afternoon

Updated on: Jun 5, 2025, 24:03:54 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A fire broke out just outside the Haywood Mall on Wednesday afternoon, sparking chaos in the area. The Hilton Greenville Skycam showed smoke billowing, and locals reported a massive blaze at the shopping center. The Greenville Police Department and Greenville County EMS could be seen at the scene. Officials told Fox Carolina that no injuries have been reported yet and the mall is not being evacuated at this time.

A fire was reported at Haywood Mall in Greenville on Wednesday (X)

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

“Greenville City Fire crews are battling a fire at Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina. The blaze is located at the vacant Sears section. No injuries reported, and the mall remains open. Greenville Police and EMS are on scene,” a local reported said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Thick smoke can be seen rising from a massive fire at the Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina,” another one tweeted.

Haywood Mall, located at 700 Haywood Road, Greenville, South Carolina, is the largest shopping center in the state and a premier retail destination in the Upstate region. Managed by Simon Property Group, this super-regional, two-level indoor mall spans 1.3 million square feet and serves as a vibrant hub for shopping, dining, and community activities.

The mall features major stores like Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Macy’s (originally Rich’s, rebranded in 2005).

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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