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(KSL News) A passerby helped save the lives of a West Valley family early this morning when he noticed their house was on fire.
"It spread rapidly through the attic, so it could have been disastrous results if it hadn't been for this passerby," said West Valley Fire Assistant Chief Kris Romijn.
The passerby saw smoke coming from the roof and knocked on the door to alert the family.
Family members say the house does have smoke detectors, but no one heard them go off.
The fire started in a bathroom, possibly because of a problem with a fan. Damage is estimated at $30,000.
