Four families were displaced Friday morning following a fire at their apartment complex in Midvale.
Unified Fire authorities reported that crews were dispatched to 60 W. Inglenook Dr. at 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 after receiving reports of a structure fire.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered smoke and flames coming from a ground-floor unit, with the fire spreading to the second floor. Firefighters quickly divided, with one group initiating a fire attack while another focused on evacuating residents from 12 units.The fire caused damage to eight units, resulting in the displacement of four families. One individual was transported to a nearby hospital, but the extent of their injuries was not disclosed.
Investigators determined that the fire was ignited by a light left on in the kitchen, which caught clothing on fire. “We see this quite frequently in the winter months,” said Unified Fire Cpt. Tony Barker. “If you leave any type of potential heat source on around flammable materials, they can ignite.”Cpt. Barker noted that the unit where the fire sparked is considered a total loss.
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