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WEST JORDAN -- The fire that destroyed a popular West Jordan restaurant is being blamed on bathroom exhaust fans.
West Jordan fire investigators say the July 8th fire at Jim's Family Restaurant at 7609 S. Redwood Rd. was accidental and determined the fire started in the exhaust fans located above the bathrooms.
The fire spread through the truss system of the roof causing it to collapse.
Two groups of firefighters were inside when roof collapsed. Big beams and other debris fell on six of the firefighters. They were able to free themselves and escape before anyone had to go in after them. None of them were injured.
Damage is estimated at $1.4 to $1.5 million.
Employees of the restaurant say the owner plans to rebuild.
