SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 29, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — More crews were called to the scene of the Sugar House apartment fire Saturday morning.
“Additional firefighting resources being sent to the scene to help mitigate flare ups and smoke from debris,” says a tweet issued at 11:20 a.m. by the Salt Lake City Fire Department.
Fire officials said evacuations will remain in place Saturday night and through Sunday. Fire crews will remain on scene for smoke and hot-spot flare-ups, a 4 p.m. tweet says.
The fire that started after 11 p.m. Tuesday destroyed a seven-story, under-construction apartment building at 1040 E. 2220 South. Fire crews have been working to demolish what’s left standing.
Nearby buildings were scorched, and have lost windows due to the initial intense heat. The lingering smoke, fumes, and concerns about building stability have stopped officials from allowing nearby residents and businesses to return to their spaces.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall tweeted about the continued fire activity Saturday afternoon, saying more smoke may be visible in the area “as our crews continue to put out spot fires and demolish portions of the building that caught fire earlier this week in the heart of Sugar House.”
“I know these past few days have been difficult for displaced residents and businesses. Our crews have been working long hours and will continue to until they bring down all the portions of the burned structure that pose a danger to the community. I have so much gratitude for our @slcfire teams for doing this hard and important work.”
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