19-07-2025
One dead after Orem house fire Friday morning
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OREM, Utah (ABC4) — On Friday morning, crews responded to a house fire in Orem and rescued one individual from the home, who later passed away at the hospital.
According to the Orem Fire Department (OFD), they responded to a call for a fire at a multi-level home around 10:29 this morning.
The fire was significantly involved on the first floor. Additionally, a resident was still inside the home on the 2nd floor. Using ground ladders, firefighters and an officer, they were able to access the 2nd floor bedroom and bring the victim down.
Courtesy: Orem Fire Department via Facebook
Orem Fire Department Critical Care Paramedics provided treatment for smoke inhalation to the individual. The individual, who has only been identified as male, was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, the individual succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The Orem, Provo, and Pleasant Grove Fire Departments were able to get the fire under control by 11:03 a.m., though there is significant damage to the home.
At this time, OFD is still investigating and has not identified any cause for the fire.
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