OGDEN, Utah — An Ogden police officer is being recognized for his actions that helped a family safely evacuate from a home that was on fire early Thursday.
According to the Ogden Fire Department, the officer was patrolling the area of 2200 Monroe Boulevard just before 4 a.m. when he noticed smoke coming from the roof of a neighborhood home.
The officer reported the fire and began evacuating the people who were inside the home. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they were able to confirm that everyone had been safely removed.
None of the nine residents was injured in the fire.
About an hour after the fire was fully extinguished, officials said it had been sparked in the attic space and was contained to the area.
Officials estimate that the fire caused $70,000 in damage, and its cause is under investigation.
