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Five people rescued from basement after fire engulfed two homes in West Valley

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Five people were rescued, including three children, after a fire engulfed two homes in West Valley City. Sunday. It was also reported that five people were trapped in the basement. Crews were able to make it to the scene in about five minutes, finding the home fully engulfed in fire.

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