Unified Fire responds to structure fire in Emigration Canyon

Posted: Jul 29, 2020 / 06:59 AM MDT

Updated: Jul 29, 2020 / 08:13 AM MDT

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – Unified Fire crews responded to a structure fire around 12:35 a.m. Wednesday in Emigration Canyon.

The single alarm fire was burning a vacant structure. When crews arrived, the building was completely engulfed in flames. To control the flames, Unified Fire and Salt Lake City fire crews took a defensive stance from a protected position on the exterior of the building.

Although not yet confirmed, investigators are looking into arson as the cause of the flames.

No threats or injuries were sustained during the extinguishing of the fire.

Emigration Structure Fire: 12:35am

Single Alarm
Vacant structure fully involved upon arrival. UFA and @slcfire crews took a defensive stance from a protected position on the exterior. Investigators are looking into arson as the cause (not yet confirmed). No threats/injuries. pic.twitter.com/0NYOK9d8AK
— Unified Fire (@FireAuthority) July 29, 2020