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The Guardian
7 hours ago
- The Guardian
Moment Utah strip mall explodes in massive blast after vehicle crash
A witness video captured the dramatic moment when a large explosion tore through a strip mall in Utah on Saturday night, triggering evacuation alerts to residents in the area. Herriman police confirmed in a statement on social media that a vehicle crash caused an explosion and structure fire in the area. Following the incident, residents on Terra Cruz Lane and Parasol Lane were advised to evacuate over concerns of a gas leak, police said. There was no immediate report of injuries from the authorities
The Independent
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Explosion tears roof off Domino's Pizza after car crashes into restaurant
This is the moment a car crashed into a Domino's Pizza in Utah on Saturday night (5 July), triggering a massive explosion that tore the roof off the building. Herriman Police confirmed in a statement on social media that the vehicle crash had caused an explosion and structural fire in the area. No injuries were immediately reported. Footage filmed from inside a moving vehicle shows smoke rising from behind buildings before a huge blast erupts, sending a fireball into the air and damaging nearby properties. The Unified Fire Authority also shared a video on Facebook showing firefighters working to extinguish the blaze, confirming: 'A powerful explosion destroyed one business and caused significant damage to two others.'
CBS News
a day ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Domino's restaurant in Utah explodes after SUV crashes into building
Two people involved in a car accident in Herriman, Utah, were rescued minutes before their SUV was engulfed in flames after it crashed into a Domino's Pizza, ruptured a gas line and caused an explosion. A video posted to social media by Unified Fire Authority, Utah's largest fire agency, showed firefighters working to put out the blaze at a commercial building on Saturday night when an explosion is heard and debris is seen flying in the air. Shortly before the explosion, "two courageous bystanders risked their lives" to rescue the driver and one passenger from the vehicle, fire officials said in a Facebook post. Herriman Fire/Explosion Saturday night a devastating 3-car accident sent one vehicle off the roadway and into a building, rupturing a gas line and igniting a massive fire. Two courageous bystanders risked their lives to rescue the driver and passenger from the burning vehicle just moments before it was engulfed in flames. As fire crews began suppression efforts, a powerful explosion destroyed one business and caused significant damage to two others. Over 60 firefighters from Unified Fire Authority, South Jordan, West Jordan, West Valley City, Sandy, and Draper worked together to battle the intense blaze. Three individuals were transported to local hospitals. Thankfully, no firefighters or law enforcement officers were injured during the incident. We are grateful for the bravery of the bystanders and the swift, unified response from all emergency personnel. #UFA #FireResponse #FirstResponders #CommunityHeroes #UnifiedFireAuthority #MultiAgencyResponse #BreakingNews #UtahFire Posted by Unified Fire Authority on Sunday, July 6, 2025 No one was in the building when the crash involving three vehicles occurred, according to a spokesperson for the city of Riverton. Multiple people involved in the three-vehicle accident were taken to the hospital, the spokesperson told CBS News. No injuries were caused by the explosion. Additional details on what led to the crash were not immediately available. Herriman is a city 30 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City, adjacent to Riverton. The commercial building that the vehicle veered into housed Domino's, Jimmy John's and Supercuts. The explosion destroyed the pizza restaurant and "caused significant damage" to the two businesses next door, fire officials said. None of the firefighters who were near the Domino's when it exploded were injured, according to the Unified Fire Authority.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Utah strip mall explodes in fiery blast after vehicle crash
STORY: :: A Utah strip mall explodes in a fiery blast after a vehicle crash :: July 5, 2025 :: Herriman, Utah Footage filmed from inside a moving vehicle showed smoke rising from behind some buildings before a massive blast blew up the properties, sending a huge fireball of debris into the air. Reuters verified the video's location using building exteriors, signage, and satellite imagery. The date was confirmed via file metadata and local authority statements. Herriman police confirmed in a statement on social media that a vehicle crash caused an explosion and structure fire in the area. Residents on Terra Cruz Lane and Parasol Lane were told to evacuate due to a possible gas leak. No injuries were immediately reported.
The Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Shocking moment explosion rips through Domino's store in Utah after fireball SUV smashes into building leaving 3 injured
THIS is the shocking moment a three-car pile-up caused a burning SUV to smash into a Domino's pizza store causing a devastating explosion. Three people were injured and evacuation orders were issued after the terrifying incident in Herriman, Utah, on Saturday night. 4 The explosion tore through the building surrounded by other businesses after the vehicle hit a gas line, a Unified Fire Authority spokesperson said. Shocking footage shows the moment the explosion tore the roof off the building, lighting up the night sky and sending debris into the air before plunging everything back into darkness. Taking to X, locals who captured the incident were left stunned. "Crazy night! I pray everybody got out but we witnessed this as the car slammed into the Domino's pizza and the whole damn building blew up!" resident Dave Young wrote. Alongside the post he shared videos taken seconds after impact showing the extent of the blaze. Over 60 firefighters from Unified Fire, South Jordan, West Jordan, West Valley City, Sandy and Draper Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene, a spokesperson told The Salt Lake Tribune. They continued working through the night into Sunday morning to quash the blaze. Those who were injured in the incident were taken to nearby hospitals with their conditions currently unknown. The spokesperson noted on X that they are not fire or law enforcement officials. "Two courageous bystanders risked their lives to rescue the driver and passenger from the burning vehicle just moments before it was engulfed in flames," the spokesperson wrote. Residents living on Terra Cruz Lane and Parasol Lane were evacuated after the incident sparked a gas leak which has now been contained. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. 4 4
