LEHI, Utah — Lehi Police say that 90 families are out of their homes now following an explosion at an apartment building early Tuesday morning.
According to the department, the explosion happened at 4:10 a.m. at the Lehi Tech Apartments at 200 S 1350 Street. The explosion occurred in an apartment occupied by a husband and wife both of whom sustained minor injuries from debris. No other injuries are currently reported.
Due to the explosion, water damage from the sprinkler system impacted apartments located below the affected unit. That has forced 90 families to be evacuated from the building. The Red Cross is currently working to provide help to those displaced.
The Lehi Tech Apartments are allowing families to stay in unoccupied units away from the
scene of the incident until they are able to return to their homes. It is currently unknown when residents will be able to return.
Police say the cause of the explosion is under investigation and is currently considered suspicious.
FOX 13 News has reached out to police for more information and will update you when we learn more.
