Firefighters got the call Wednesday, September 23 at 2:20 p.m. and when crews arrived on scene they found a manufacturing plant with visible smoke and flames coming from the roof of the building.
The industrial building was near Wells Circle in West Jordan with heavy smoke and flames visible.
Crews brought the fire under control and damage ended up contained to one unit inside the multi-unit building.
The chemical hasn’t been publicly identified, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. A witness reported hearing what sounded like explosions, but officials haven’t confirmed that an explosion occurred.
Smoke billows from a fire at a manufacturing facility in West Jordan, Utah, where one firefighter suffered an injury.
Source: Adrianna Stanley
Unknown chemicals at a fire scene can add another layer of risk for responders.
Current chemical inventories, accessible SDS information, clear hazard communication, and pre-incident coordination with local fire departments can help responders identify the materials and hazards they may be dealing with.