KEARNS, Utah — Two people were injured and transported to the hospital after escaping a house fire in Kearns on Thursday afternoon.
Unified Fire was called to the home in the 4100 West block near 4800 South at approximately 3 p.m., and saw heavy flames and smoke coming from the west side of the house when they arrived.
Video below shows flames coming from inside Kearns home:
Police officers who arrived before fire crews were able to evacuate five people who were inside the home.
Officials believe the fire started inside a bedroom. The damage was restricted to the west side of the home, which is not considered to be a total loss.
Investigators are working to determine if the source of the fire came from a faulty space heater, but is not confirmed at this time.
West side of Kearns home seen on fire in video below:
