WVC Fire Department

Fire department serving Utah's second largest city. Account not monitored 24/7. For emergencies, call 911.

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The fire did not extend to the house, but an exterior deck received some fire damage. Total dollar amount loss is close to $100,000. No one was injured and the cause is still under investigation.

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WVCFD crews knocked down a garage fire late tonight. The fire started in a detached garage near 5020 West and Lotus Blossom Drive. Three vehicles, industrial equipment, and tools were in the garage, which is a total loss.

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Investigators are interviewing the driver and working to notify families of the three adult men who died. Check here for any other updates on this case.

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Around lunchtime, the driver had stopped at his own home and went inside, leaving the three men inside the running vehicle. The driver reports returning to the vehicle 1-2 hours later, finding all three men deceased.

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The driver of that vehicle is an employee of a service that provides transportation for disabled adults and had been transporting the three men from three different assisted living facilities.

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Around 2pm on 2-6-26, officers responded to a call of three people who were not conscious or breathing at 2730 S High Park Way.
Three adult men were found deceased after being left in a running vehicle.

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Crews made a quick stop on a mobile home fire this morning near Westcrest, contained to a bedroom. No injuries to firefighters or residents. Likely cause: space heater too close to combustibles. Give heaters plenty of clearance and turn them off when you leave. Stay safe!

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18 units from West Valley City Fire, South Salt Lake Fire, Unified Fire, and Salt Lake City Fire responded. The grassfire threatened 7 structures and 20 trailers, but no loss or damage from the fire was reported besides some cut fences.

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The grass fire near 2280 South Constitution Boulevard is under control, due to quick actions from firefighters. The fire was approximately 6 acres, and wind was a factor in spreading the flames.

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TWO human caused grass fires today in West Valley City. Conditions are bad, stay smart and stay safe. Both fires are out.

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Happy 4th!

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A large fire involving multiple vehicles and small structures broke out this afternoon in a backyard near 3591 South 3270 West. The flames broke a window to a home. The fire is out and we are checking hotspots. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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BOOMS: Vibrations being felt around the valley today are from Tooele Army Depot conducting detonation demilitarization operations.

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Structure fire at 3841 S Hawkeye St was contained to the garage. No injuries reported; 1 occupant self-evacuated. Smoke detectors played a key role in alerting the resident. Cause under investigation. Unified & WVCFD crews responded.

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At 1:05 PM, a house fire was reported at 6114 W Altamire Dr in West Valley City. Crews from West Valley City, Unified, and West Jordan FD made a fast stop, limiting most damage to the kitchen. 4 dogs were saved, no injuries reported. Cause under investigation.

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Garage fire near 3310 W Montrone Dr. Fire spread to the 2nd story. Crews arrived and knocked it down quickly. The cause is under investigation. As a reminder, in high wind conditions be careful with your ignition sources.

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@WVCFD responded, with assistance from Unified Fire to a structure fire at 6935 W Arlene Bonnie Dr just before 2pm today. On arrival, heavy fire was observed at the house with 3 cars involved. The fire was quickly knocked down. Currently overhauling.

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We were dispatched just after 6pm yesterday to a vehicle vs building. No injuries. It took collaboration with our Hazmat Team, Tech Rescue Team, Building Inspector, & the Enbridge Gas Company to safely remove the vehicle from the building. The apartment was deemed uninhabitable.

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30 firefighters from WVC, Unified, West Jordan, and SLC responded to an overnight house fire. 2 dogs were found alive in the house; another was found outside. All were reunited with their owner. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters. The home is a complete loss.