JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The City of Jackson submitted an action plan to fix issues that were discovered during a State Fire Marshal inspection at Thalia Mara Hall earlier this month.

According to the report by the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO), mold was found in the facility, and human waste was found on the balcony. The report also found that some fire extinguishers were not up to date.

In early August, the city was forced to close Thalia Mara Hall after “early microbial activity” was discovered following a recent malfunction with the HVAC controller in the facility.

Jackson leaders said their action plan includes replacing extension cords, repairing the fire alarm system, updating the fire extinguishers, and replacing missing ceiling tiles. They said mold remediation services are being scheduled, and sanitation staff has been assigned to clean the area were human waste was found.

“The City of Jackson has responded to the SFMO with a plan of action to fix these issues in a timely manner. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is committed to working with City of Jackson officials to resolve this matter as quickly as possible while protecting the health and safety of the public,” Chaney said.

Jackson officials said they will continue to coordinate with the necessary contractors and internal staff to ensure the issues are addressed.

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