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SOUTH JORDAN — An explosion engulfed a neighborhood home in flames Wednesday afternoon.
South Jordan firefighters were called to a house fire near 10500 South and 3200 West around 3 p.m. Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Lessner said some sort of explosion appears to have caused the fire.
Flames and smoke could be seen pouring off the roof of the building while residents stood in the cold to watch.
Interview with South Jordan Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Lessner and Chopper 5 video of the home.
Lessner said resources from all over the county were at the scene to help fight the fire. The home has suffered significant damage and two nearby homes appear to have minor damage from the explosion, as well.
One family member was unaccounted for, but Lessner said it is unclear if that person was in the home during the explosion or not. No injuries have been reported, however.
The adjacent homes have been evacuated, he said, and firefighters are still working to get the fire under control. Investigators are in the neighborhood trying to piece together what led to the explosion.
This story will be updated.
Video: Leanne Andersen
