North Salt Lake house fire leaves one person hurt, nine puppies dead
Feb 12, 2024, 8:22 PM | Updated: Feb 13, 2024, 8:24 pm
A structure fire in North Salt Lake Monday evening left nine puppies dead and one person hurt, according to South Davis Metro Fire. (Alston Crosby)
(Alston Crosby)
NORTH SALT LAKE — A structure fire in North Salt Lake Monday evening left nine puppies dead and one person hurt, according to South Davis Metro Fire.
The fire occurred at a duplex in the area of 148 Orchard Drive around 5:30 p.m.
Josh Hardy, battalion chief with South Davis Metro Fire, said one person suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to the University of Utah hospital in stable condition.
Fire crews also located a snake inside the home, and they said it was OK.
The fire was located in the basement of the home. As of 7:50 p.m., the fire was extinguished.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
