MURRAY, Utah, Aug. 7, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) — A 66-year-old woman who died in a Murray apartment fire Sunday afternoon has been identified.
The deceased has been identified by officials as Judy Pedersen.
Firefighters were first called to an apartment complex near 1300 West and Winchester Street (6670 South) about 3 p.m
As firefighters arrived, a man and a woman jumped from an upper-story balcony. The woman reportedly broke her arms in the fall, while the male suffered a broken hand. They were both taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Six of eight apartments in the multi-unit complex suffered heavy damage, forcing 13 residents from their homes.
Firefighters from Murray, West Jordan and the Unified Fire Authority were called in to battle the blaze.
