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ST. GEORGE — St. George firefighters responded to a multiple-alarm structure fire late Thursday afternoon that sent a large, dark plume of smoke into the sky seen across the city.
Damage was reported primarily in yards and outbuildings in a neighborhood a couple of blocks south of Pine View High School. However, two mobile homes were also affected. One had burn damage on its rear exterior and the other was burning inside, St. George Fire Department Chief Robert Stoker said. Six buildings in total were damaged — three on 2700 East and three on 2650 East.
No injuries to residents or responders were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, Stoker said.
Shortly after 6:30 p.m., a fire was reported to the St. George Fire Department at 282 N. 2700 East. It was originally believed to be a brush fire, but when firefighters arrived they found clouds of smoke and a fire blazing in the backyard of one of the homes, Stoker said.
Numerous cars, people that had no business being in the area, were pulling in and blocking our way.
–Chief Robert Stoker, St. George Fire Department
Stoker added fire crews had a difficult time getting to the scene due to traffic.
"Numerous cars, people that had no business being in the area, were pulling in and blocking our way," he said. "So, again, we request those that want to look at the fire to please stay a distance away and leave access to emergency services. It did delay our response a little bit trying to get into the fire."
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