SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – August 24, 2015 (Gephardt Daily) – Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a two-alarm house fire early Monday morning.
According to Salt Lake City Fire spokesperson, Jasen Asay, the fire appeared to have started in the attic around 12:40 a.m at 2254 E. Parley’s Terrace (2400 S.) “Crews were able to contain the fire within 20 minutes however there was a second-alarm called during that time to make sure enough firefighters and resources were on hand to keep the fire contained to the attic and not let the fire spread throughout the house,” said Asay.
The amount of damage is estimated at near $100,000. The fire was contained to the attic however the rest of the home suffered heavy smoke and water damage.
There were four adults who were at home at the time of the fire, are the ones who initially noticed the smoke and were able to safely get out of the home without any injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation but it appears at this time it was started by an electrical malfunction.
