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We are working a residential fire at 924 S 1200 W. This is currently a smoldering fire in garage area. All occupants are out of the house. 1200 West is closed at this location.
Endbridge has controlled the leak. Fire apparatus will be clearing the incident shortly. Endbridge will still have crews on site to complete the repair. End of updates##
We are working on a natural gas leak near 43 N 900 W. 900 West is closed on the block as we isolate and make room for Endbridge. Please avoid the area as it is congested. Any follow-ups will be posted in this thread.
When crews arrived, it was an exterior fire that extended into a garage and attic. Still trying to determine if anyone will be displaced. No civilian injuries that we know of. The fire is under control and the structure is clear of any victims. There was one minor FF injury.
Endbridge has controlled the leak and fire crews are demobilizing. Restricted traffic will continue as Endbridge repairs the line. PIO has left the scene. ## end of updates
Working natural gas leak around 1200 E 500 S. Westbound traffic on 500 S is restricted to one lane, and Douglas is closed North of 500 S. Haz-Mat crews are on site monitoring houses for elevated gas levels. Approximately 10 houses have been evacuated. Updates to follow in this thread
The incident at 1930 S W Temple has concluded. Thank you for the quick and coordinated response by our partners at South Salt Lake FD, SLCPD, and Gold Cross Ambulance Service. The mutual aid we provide one another keeps everyone in the community safer.
We are working an apartment fire at 1930 South West Temple street. This is currently a single alarm fire. Please avoid the area. PIO en route. Media staging location and further incident information to follow in this thread.
Fire crews are demobilizing on the fire at 340 W 700 S. A fire watch will be in place as heavy machinery continues to support the extinguishment efforts. 700 S between 300 W and 400 W will remain closed during fire watch. 400 W will also remain restricted in the incident area.
Working 3 alarm commercial structure fire at 356 West, 700 South. Traffic in the area is affected. Please remain out of the area and leave room for emergency crews. PIO is in route. Further details will be posted in this thread. Media staging area will be determined once PIO arrives and determines a safe location, and will be posted here.
PSA Air quality
PSA: At this time, we are not aware of any specific hazardous materials concerns related to this incident. However, breathing smoke of any kind is not recommended.
If you are in an area affected by smoke:
- Stay indoors or in your vehicle with windows and doors closed when possible.
- Use an air purifier or high-quality air filter if available.
- If you must be outside, consider wearing a properly fitted N95 respirator.
If we identify any specific hazardous materials or other health risks, we will provide guidance through our official social media channels.
To view the air quality in your area, you can view the Salt Lake County Air Quality interactive map.
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