
The Heartland Health Business Plaza plans to resume normal operations Friday after an electrical fire forced it to close its doors earlier this week.
On Tuesday the fire was reported to have been confined to one cubicle, which received minor damage. Mosaic said the fire was quickly extinguished by a caregiver and all caregivers were evacuated from the building and emergency crews responded immediately.
Approximately 400 caregivers were evacuated after the fire.
No injuries were reported.
However, due to the amount of smoke and debris the fire created, HHBP caregivers were sent home or relocated for safety.
A news release issued by Mosaic Life Care said HHBP plans to return to full occupancy Friday and will be open to the public with normal operating hours.
Mosaic said since undergoing thorough cleaning, ventilation and restoration efforts, the building passed air quality and fire–safety checks and is safe for public use.
“It is during times like these (and thank goodness they don’t happen on a regular basis) that the strength of our community and our team shines through,” said Mosaic Life Care President and CEO Mark Laney, MD. “Our HHBP caregivers were quick to respond, and we have to thank the St. Joseph Fire Department as well as other emergency management services personnel as well as countless caregivers who were able to redirect systems to continue serving the public.”
Services have been redirected to Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph, Medical Center since Tuesday.