OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 1, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — One dog was rescued but four others were killed Friday in an Ogden house fire possibly started by a propane tank.
Crews responded at 11:17 a.m. to reports of a two-story home on fire in the 500 block of 6th Street, the Ogden City Fire Department stated in a news release.
Fire officials say smoke and flames were coming from the eves of the home when crews arrived.
“A neighbor saw the flames and assisted two teenage boys from the home. Firefighters searched the home to ensure nobody else was inside,” the release says.
Firefighters were able to save one dog from the home, but four others died in the fire, according to the news release.
Fire officials say eight occupants have been displaced from the home and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
One firefighter was treated for a minor injury at the scene, officials said.
Fire officials say a propane tank possibly led to the fire, though the official cause remains under investigation.
