EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Seven people, including multiple police officers, were injured during an early morning fire at an Eagle Mountain apartment complex on Tuesday.
Unified Fire Authority crews were called to the Willow Springs Condominiums at 8043 N. Ridge Loop just after 1 a.m. and found significant flames coming from the building when they arrived.
After being alerted that someone was trapped on the third floor of the building, rescuers were able to find the unconscious resident inside a closet. The victim was removed from the building and transported by helicopter to the hospital with burn injuries.
In addition to the resident who was rescued, six deputies with the Utah County Sheriff's Office were treated on-site for smoke-related issues.
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