LAYTON, Utah — Officials in Layton are responding to a fire actively burning at an apartment complex in the city. The fire is at the Layton Meadows Apartments at 540 West 1425 North.
The Layton City Attorney, Clint Drake, answered questions at the scene for the city and told reporters that a resident had called in the fire at 5:48 a.m.
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Layton police tell FOX 13 News that at least 80 residents had to be evacuated due to the fire. One resident had to be treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.
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Four Layton officers were also injured in the response. Those officers were being treated for smoke inhalation. Two officers were treated at the scene, and two others had to be taken to the hospital.
Officials say the fire was contained to a single building at the apartment complex but three buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
The building where the fire was located had 37 residents that were in the building. All of the residents are accounted for. Red Cross is on the scene and helping those who are displaced.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
