Eagle Mountain family safely escapes house fire, crews prevent home from being total loss
Dec 10, 2023, 5:24 PM | Updated: Dec 11, 2023, 6:39 am
(Unified Fire Authority)
EAGLE MOUNTAIN — City officials in Eagle Mountain say a family of nine has been displaced following a house fire Sunday afternoon.
In a Facebook posting, city officials said the Unified Fire Authority responded to a fire at a single-family home in the area of 1878 E. Cedar Trail Way just after 2:30 p.m.
The posting also says the garage suffered major damage, but crews were able to save the home from being a total loss.
On X, Unified Fire officials say all nine occupants of the home were able to get out safely. Once on scene, fire crews initiated a fast and aggressive attack of the interior, which helped save the home.
The American Red Cross of Utah is assisting the family in finding housing.