Layton apartment building a total loss after fire, officials say

LAYTON — An apartment building caught fire Friday morning, prompting firefighters to arrive with multiple engines in Layton.

KSL NewsRadio was on scene at the Layton Meadows Apartments and observed smoke coming from an area behind Wells Fargo, where firefighters had stationed to fight the fire.

A witness at the scene said flames were large at the beginning, but crews quickly showed up and began mitigating the fire’s spread.

Clint Drake, a spokesperson for Layton, said 37 people were displaced by the fire, but there were no serious injuries. Four police officers were treated for smoke inhalation.

The American Red Cross of Utah will have an emergency shelter available to those who are displaced by the fire at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house located at 202 W 1675 N in Layton.

Drake said three buildings were evacuated, but only one burned. That building, consisting of 24 housing units, was deemed a total loss.

Via Facebook Layton Mayor Joy Petro said the city firefighters had just completed a special hose training yesterday and Layton’s therapy dog was on site.

“Thanks to their quick response and teamwork, no serious injuries were reported. There were four first responders and one resident who suffered from smoke inhalation but all are doing well.”

(Ground photos taken by Kennedy Camarena, KSL NewsRadio. Aerial photos taken by Kelly Browning, courtesy)

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This story may be updated as more information becomes available.