West Jordan, Utah: A terrible fire broke out on Sunday night in a residential section in West Jordan, Utah, leaving a path of destruction. The fire erupted around 5900 West and 7000 South and swiftly spread, damaging two houses and a recreational vehicle (RV). The siding of a third property was also damaged.
People from all over the Salt Lake Valley said they saw a huge cloud of smoke coming from the area. Many people have uploaded pictures and videos of the intense fire on social media, and many in the area are worried about the families who were affected. Someone on Facebook said, “3 house fire 1 street over from us in West Jordan, loud booms and a lot of smoke.” Hope everyone is doing well!
Firefighters were sent to the location right away and are still working to put out the fire and make sure the area is safe. A fire department spokesperson said that no injuries have been recorded so far.
Online speculation and worry in the community
The cause of the fire is still being looked into, but many on social media have been guessing at possible causes. Some people said that the houses were so close together that the fire spread like “dominos.” Some others thought that the fire might have been started by a “e-bike or EV car battery” or problems with “humongous voltage towers” nearby.
The community has come together to help the family who lost their homes in the fire while officials try to figure out what caused it. This event is a strong reminder of how dangerous fire can be and how important it is to be ready.