- A West Jordan apartment building was declared uninhabitable after a Friday night fire.
- The fire began on the third floor and spread to the roof. No injuries were reported.
WEST JORDAN — An entire apartment building in West Jordan was left uninhabitable after a fire that started on the third floor Friday night quickly spread to the roof.
Firefighters were dispatched just before 9 p.m. to tackle the blaze at the Cascade Springs Apartments at 2812 W. 8580 South, according to West Jordan Fire Department Capt. Jessie McKenna. Multiple agencies came to assist the West Jordan Fire Department, including the Utah Fire Authority and units from South Jordan and Sandy.
All occupants of the building were able to successfully evacuate, and no injuries were reported among the occupants or the firefighters.
The main damage to the building was to the third floor and the roof, though much of the building also suffered water damage as firefighters tackled the blaze. The gas lines and electricity were also shut off to the building.
The fire was under control around 11 p.m. Friday, but the fire engines remained on scene throughout Saturday to prevent any hot spots from sparking into open flames again.
According to McKenna, the residents of one apartment did a good job of shutting doors to prevent the flames from spreading further. Their efforts had left a lot of carbon dioxide within the apartment, requiring fire crews to help lower CO2 levels.
After the building inspector determined it was not safe for residents to stay there, representatives from the Red Cross and the city of West Jordan began helping the residents find food and shelter for the evening.
The Canyon View Credit Union Community and Arts Center opened as a temporary shelter on Saturday for those impacted by the fire.
McKenna said the cause of the fire was under investigation.
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