WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Multiple fire agencies responded after a house fire broke out early Sunday morning in West Valley City.
In a statement posted to social media, West Valley City Fire says the call came in around 1:38 a.m., with crews being dispatched to 4671 West Trinity Avenue, whereupon they found a home fully engulfed.
With assistance from Unified, West Jordan, Murray, and Salt Lake City Fire departments, crews began their fire attack to get access to the basement of the home. Three children were pulled from a small window. Then, as the fire got under control, two adults were rescued via the stairs. A third adult was able to escape on their own. All of them were taken to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation.
The fire affected two homes in the area, both of which are considered total losses. An attached carport and two vehicles were also destroyed by the fire.
This is a developing story. FOX 13 News will provide updates as we learn more.