Fireworks Cause Devastating Fire, Safety Urged for Fourth of July Celebrations
TL;DR
A large fire in West Valley City, Utah, burned three homes after illegal fireworks were set off on a neighboring property. Homeowners reported hearing the fireworks and a passing motorcyclist alerted them to the flames. The fireworks were set off before the permitted dates and were illegal. The fire damaged fences, sheds, and the exteriors of the homes. The West Valley Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.
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