Fire crews extinguish I-15 flames in time to save nearby building in Salt Lake County

May 28, 2025, 7:28 AM | Updated: 8:27 am

A fire on the side of Interstate 15 was put out before affecting the nearby buildings. (Utah Department of Transportation)

(Utah Department of Transportation)

BY KENNEDY CAMARENA

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — A crash on northbound Interstate 15 in Salt Lake County caused a fire to start off the side of the roadway early Wednesday morning.

The Salt Lake County Fire Department said the fire at 2300 North was stopped before making contact with a building nearby, and was cleaned up shortly after.

Field/building fire on NB 15 approaching 2400 North in NSL. Fire crews just arriving in scene blocking 2-right lanes. pic.twitter.com/0NAZxEBNE0

— Heather Kelly (@HeatherKellyMMS) May 28, 2025

Two right lanes were blocked as fire crews arrived on scene, leading to one right lane being closed as fire crews worked on the fire.

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