OREM, Utah, Aug. 13, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — Crews responded to a report of a structure fire in Orem on Friday and quickly called a second alarm.
The blaze was reported shortly before 3 p.m., in the area of 189 West and 1720 North.
Smoke and 20-foot-tall flames were visible upon fire crews’ arrival. Officials said the fire broke out in a shed, then spread to the attic of the home.
The home’s occupants were safely evacuated, and no civilians or firefighters were injured.
Damages were estimated at $75,000.
A neighbor was able to capture video of the blaze.
The cause of the initial fire is still under investigation Friday night.
Video:John Knecht
