OGDEN, Utah — The Weber County Fire District says that two men, including a firefighter, were injured after a propane tank one man was using for heat caught fire and exploded in Marriott-Slaterville.
Crews were called to Ogden Self Storage at 1515 South 1200 West just after 9:20 a.m. and when they arrived they found heavy smoke and flames coming out of several units.
Investigators believe a man was moving his stuff out of storage and using a propane tank as part of a heater while he worked. However, the tank caught fire and exploded causing injuries to the victim's hands. The injured firefighter was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
In total, 14 units were damaged in the fire, and investigators say that at least 6 units were completely destroyed. The total cost of the damages is estimated between $80,000 and $100,000.
The Weber Fire District's Fire Marshal's Office is leading an investigation int the fire.
