Two officers treated for smoke inhalation after Sandy fire
Jul 8, 2020, 2:54 PM | Updated: 2:55 pm
SANDY, Utah — Two police officers had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a quick-moving brush fire damaged six property fences in Sandy.
One woman, who opted not to give her name, told KSL-TV the flames got extremely close to her home near 10100 S. in Sandy.
“My father-in-law came home early from work,” she said. “He hooked up the hose and he met the fire at the foundation of the house.”
While professional firefighters soon joined the fight, she believes her father-in-law’s quick action saved her home.
“You should always be prepared to leave your house at a moment’s notice,” she added. “It was under three minutes and we had to get out.”
Sandy City Fire Department Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie said it serves as a reminder about how quickly fire can spread in hot, dry conditions.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, though they had not ruled out fireworks as a possibility.
Sandy fire officials estimated the total amount of damages to six wood and vinyl fences at $6,000 to $8,000. They did not have an update on the conditions of the police officers.