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.”
Crews responded Tuesday night to a brush fire that damaged fences near 10100 S. in Sandy. Photo: KSL TV
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.
