Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A mudslide that fire officials say was likely caused by a garden hose significantly damaged a Provo house that was under construction.
Provo Fire Department Battalion Chief Debby Honeycutt says the construction workers had just climbed down from the roof on Saturday afternoon when mud slid down the hill to the east.
She says the mud poured over the retaining wall entered the house, causing the foundation to slide forward and destroying the frame.
Initial estimates placed the damage between $80,000 and $100,000.
Provo Fire Marshal Lynn Schofield says no other homes were at risk Saturday.
He said a preliminary investigation showed that the mudslide was likely cause by a hose left on at a house up the hill.
Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
