Authorities say one was injured after a small explosion rocked a food court at Savannah Mall Thursday.
Authorities say the victim was transported to the hospital with serious bus after sparks ignited a flash fire.
Savannah fire officials say it happened around 4:30. They tell WSAV that there was an explosion when someone in Charley's Grilled Subs was working on a compressor.
Restaurant employees were able to put the fire out quickly with extinguishers, but there is some minor damage.
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