Westfield UTC Flood: Brown Water Partially Floods Mall
There was a small Westfield UTC mall flood as brown water filled some portions of the shopping mall near La Jolla.
Patrons shopping at the mall Wednesday morning noted water seeping into walkways and shops, with some areas seeing inches of standing brown water, according to local news outlet SanDiegoVille.
Although the source of the flooding remains unclear, the Westfield UTC said that the flood was likely caused by a “major water main failure” near Building H3.
“Stores impacted are from J Crew around to Lady M. Our crews are working quickly to reopen the common area and anticipate that being completed in the next 10 minutes,” the mall said in an email to tenants.
The Westfield UTC flood, although not widespread, has caused several affected stores in the area to close temporarily as cleanup efforts began. Shoppers at the mall at the time of the flood noted that some stores were evacuated as the water began seeping inside.
As of writing, Westfield UTC has not issued a public statement about the flood, its impact or damages, or its cause.
Although the flooding currently remains a short-term mystery, there are plenty of actual secrets at Westfield UTC. Check out our article on 8 things you probably didn’t know existed at Westfield UTC.
The Westfield mall at University Town Centre has been a well-known face in San Diego’s local retail scene since it opened in 1977. Since then, it has seen many more stores and other expansions. It’s located at 4545 La Jolla Village Drive.
Media credit: Image courtesy of westfield.com
Mike Peterson is a writer, editor, and strategist based in San Diego. When he’s not writing and editing the La Jolla news, you can often find him practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the outdoors with his wife and dog.
