TOOELE CITY, Utah — A fire that heavily damaged two homes in Tooele City on Thursday night is now under investigation.
When Tooele City Fire Department crews first arrived on the scene just before 9 pm., they found two single-family homes spewing heavy smoke and flames. Along with crews from the North Tooele Fire Department, firefighters were able to get the fire under control and extinguish the flames.
Watch: FOX 13 crew sees damage fire caused to Tooele City homes
Officials did not confirm whether the homes were fully destroyed in the fire, but did say that no one was injured and the residents were able to get themselves out. The cause of the fire is still under investigation but officials believe it started in the backyard of one of the homes.
Tooele City Fire Department said the American Red Cross has been activated to help those impacted by the fire.
