OREM, Utah — One person died after being pulled from a burning home in Orem Friday morning.
The Orem Fire Department said calls for the fire near 1925 S. Terrace Drive came in just before 10:30 a.m. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the home.
Investigators say three people lived inside the home, and two were able to get out safely on their own. The third person was rescued by firefighters and sustained serious injuries, but later died.
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In an update Monday, officials said the man died from smoke inhalation. They also determined that the fire was accidental and started in the kitchen, then spread throughout the first level of the home.
They said the victim was in a bedroom on the second story, and the fire blocked his exit.
His name has not yet been released.
Firefighters told FOX 13 News that the home is a total loss, although the cost of the damage is still unknown.
