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Firefighters: ‘Suspicious cooler’ prompts bomb squad response to Fashion Square Mall

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police and firefighters responded Tuesday to a suspicious incident at the Fashion Square Mall.

Investigators said a suspicious cooler was found in a parking lot. Firefighters said they are investigating it for precautionary measures, but there is no significant risk or threat at this point.

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Crews were called out just after 10 a.m. to an area of the mall near the intersection of East Colonial Drive and Colonial Landing.

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Several Orlando police officers and a bomb squad robot were seen in the area.

Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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