A fire at Draper Rehabilitation and Care Center on Wednesday forced a full evacuation of the nursing facility, sent one resident to the hospital for evaluation, and shut down a stretch of busy Fort Street while crews flooded the scene.
Officials confirm evacuations and transport
According to Salt Lake County Emergency Management, Draper Fire crews responded to a structure fire at Draper Rehabilitation and Care Center, located at 12702 South Fort Street. The agency reported that all residents were evacuated from the building and that one resident was transported to a hospital for evaluation while firefighters and emergency staff worked to account for everyone on site.
Sheltering and road closures
FOX13 reported that the remaining residents were being sheltered at Draper Elementary as the response unfolded. Fort Street was closed from south of the cemetery to Willow Springs Lane so fire engines and ambulances could move freely while crews checked the building and grounds. FOX13 noted that at least one resident had been taken to a hospital for evaluation and that officials had not immediately disclosed the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.
Facility background
ProPublica's Nursing Home Inspect database lists Draper Rehabilitation and Care Center as a roughly 93‑bed skilled nursing facility affiliated with The Ensign Group, with an average daily census in the low 60s and several inspection deficiencies on record. Those inspection reports and ownership details are available on the facility's ProPublica page.
Authorities had not released any information on what sparked the blaze. Draper Fire and county emergency managers said crews were focused on making sure all residents were accounted for and the scene was stabilized. This story will be updated as officials provide more details.
