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Possible mechanical issue investigated as cause of massive Midvale apartment fire

By gephardtdaily.com · August 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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MIDVALE, Utah, Aug. 2, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A possible mechanical issue in an attic is being investigated as the cause of a massive Midvale apartment fire that displaced hundreds of residents, Unified Fire Authority officials said Saturday. UFA Capt.

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