A commercial fire occurred near 390 south Orange street, according to a September 8 statement from the Salt Lake City Fire Department. The department reported that the fire was mostly exterior and noted that travel was restricted on Orange street due to the presence of fire apparatus and water lines.
In a post on September 8, the Salt Lake City Fire Department stated that while they were not aware of specific hazardous materials concerns related to the incident, breathing smoke of any kind was not recommended. The department advised individuals in areas affected by smoke to stay indoors or remain in their vehicles with windows and doors closed.
Officials noted that the Salt Lake City School District was notified regarding the incident, as Edison Elementary is occasionally in the affected area. While crews made progress on the fire, the department cautioned that smoke remained unhealthy to breathe despite appearing lighter.
The Salt Lake City Fire Department concluded its updates on the incident on September 9, thanking the public for avoiding the area while crews worked to extinguish the fire.
