A house fire in Sandy left a home fully engulfed in flames Monday, collapsing the roof and leaving behind what authorities described as significant damage. Two minors who were inside at the time escaped safely, and no injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters.
According to ABC4 Utah, Sandy City fire crews responded to a house fire near 9858 S. Riggs Circle, where the home became fully engulfed before the roof gave way. Sandy fire officials described significant damage to the structure, and photos provided to the outlet showed heavy smoke and visible flames pouring from the property.
Telemundo Utah, which placed the address at 9858 South Riggs Court, reported that the fire began on the home's back terrace before flames spread to the roof and first floor — the outlets differ on the exact street suffix for the address. The station reported that the two minors were inside when the fire started but both managed to get out safely. By the time firefighters arrived, the home was already completely wrapped in flames, forcing crews to fight the blaze from outside rather than entering the structure.
No Injuries Reported, Home Called a Total Loss
No injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters, per Telemundo Utah's account. The outlet also reported that authorities considered the home a total loss even as the fire was brought under control, and said the cause of the fire remained under investigation.
KUTV reported that the fire was 100% contained Monday afternoon, with firefighters planning to remain at the scene overnight to secure the area. That overnight presence echoes an earlier Sandy fire this year: per KUTV, a large house fire broke out in the same area on March 26, prompting a joint response from Unified Fire Authority and the Sandy Fire Department, with crews staying out all night as that blaze flared up repeatedly. Investigators in that earlier case were expected to enter the home the following day to begin determining a cause.
ABC4 Utah, which first reported Monday's fire, noted the story was developing and said it would update its post as more information became available; the outlet had also reached out to officials for further details.
Fire Safety Reminders From the Red Cross
While the cause of Monday's fire has not been determined, the American Red Cross offers general home fire-prevention guidance that applies broadly to households. The organization recommends keeping combustible items at least three feet from hot appliances and turning off portable heaters and other hot appliances before leaving a room or going to sleep.
The Red Cross also advises keeping home heating sources clean and in working order, noting that many home fires start from improperly maintained stoves or furnaces. Additional recommendations include never leaving a burning candle unattended, fixing or replacing frayed extension cords and exposed wires, and avoiding overloaded outlets or extension cords. For electronics, the organization recommends using a device's supplied charging cord for lithium-ion batteries, stopping the charge once a battery is full, and never charging lithium-ion batteries on flammable furniture.
