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PROVO, Utah, Nov. 12, 2018 (Gephardt Daily) — Officials have confirmed that two people and nine horses have died after a 5-alarm fire destroyed multiple outbuildings at a farm in Provo early Monday morning.
Provo Fire Captain Dean York told Gephardt Daily crews were called to 2750 W. 200 South, the Finch Family Farm, about 1:28 a.m. with reports of a field fire.
When firefighters arrived, they found multiple structures engulfed in flames.
York said four workers who live on the property were present when the fire began. Two of the workers had escaped flames, but two others were reported missing.
The body of one of those missing workers was discovered about 3:35 a.m. The other death was reported by police Monday morning.
A firefighter was also injured when he was hit in the face with a nozzle from a two-and-half-inch hose line. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Crews from all five Provo fire stations were called the blaze along, with a team from Orem. A total of 29 firefighters were on scene shortly after the fire began. Some hose lines froze due to the cold morning temperatures, officials said.
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People living nearby should be on the lookout for loose goats and horses following the incident, officials said.
Classes are proceeding as normal at a school nearby, Amelia Earhart Elementary, at 2585 W. 200 South.
The identity of the deceased persons has not been released pending notification of family members.
Gephardt Daily will update the story as more information becomes available.
