HOLLADAY, Utah — Officials with Unified Fire say that a house fire that injured multiple people in Holladay Thursday afternoon was started by a juvenile playing with a lighter.
Several fire trucks were seen along the street near the house located at 6032 South and 2075 East.
Benjamin Porter with the Unified Fire Authority says the 911 call came in just before 1:30 p.m.
"They arrived at 1:32 in the afternoon where local knowledge told them that there were still victims inside," said Porter
Officials confirm that two residents and five police officers were treated on the scene with a mix of injuries. One firefighter was transported to the hospital.
Porter told FOX 13 News one resident was also transported, in critical condition.
He explained the rescue efforts crews went through.
"When we arrive on a scene like this and we have local knowledge that there is a victim inside, we live by a motto that we are going to risk a lot to save a lot, and if there is potential life to be saved we are going to throw life at it, we are going to do everything we can to try and change that outcome," said Porter.
Three pets were also involved, including one in the home and two dogs in the adjacent neighboring unit.
Renee Crites lives just two buildings away from where the fire took place.
"Just pulling in from work and had no idea that anything had happened," said Crites.
Crites arrived home after six o'clock Thursday night to yellow tape blocking the way to her home.
"All the police and the tape and yeah, it's just a like kind of a shocking experience," said Crites.
Crites says she doesn't know the people impacted by the fire, but is hoping everyone is okay.
"I mostly just want to make sure like everyone's safe," said Crites.
The American Red Cross of Utah says they are currently assisting a family of five who were displaced by the fire.
The home is currently uninhabitable and is expected to be a total loss.
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