3 structures collapse in Park City due to heavy snow

Apr 3, 2023, 2:45 PM | Updated: 2:47 pm

(Istvan Bartos/KSL TV)

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PARK CITY, Utah — Three residences in Park City suffered partial collapses Monday due to heavy snow.

According to Facebook posts from the Park City Fire District, crews responded to a garage collapse on Gorgoza Drive, a chimney collapse on Norfolk Avenue, and a home on Park Avenue.

For the incidents on Gorgoza Drive and Norfolk Avenue, there were no injuries.

Chimney collapse on Norfolk Avenue in Park City, Utah. (Park City Fire District/Facebook)

Garage collapse on Gorgoza Drive in Park City, Utah. (Park City Fire District/Facebook)

At 2:23 p.m., the department said firefighters were shoring up a home on Park Avenue, preparing to make entry, after part of the building collapsed.

The road is currently closed while crews investigate.

(Park City Fire District/Facebook)

“Please be aware of roof avalanches. Don’t take chances, keep your home and surroundings safe by clearing away the snow and ice accumulation,” Chief Pete Emery said in one of the posts.

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