Firefighter treated for heat exhaustion in Millcreek house fire
By Jonathan May & Megan Brugger, KUTV · July 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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A firefighter received treatment for heat exhaustion during a fully involved townhouse fire in Millcreek on Sunday night. The blaze, which reportedly began on a porch, prompted road closures near East Gregson Avenue.
Key takeaways
A firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion during a Millcreek townhouse fire.
The fire was described by Unified Fire Authority as fully involved and began on a porch.
All occupants evacuated the home safely, and crews prevented the fire from spreading to nearby residences.
The incident occurred during record-breaking heat in Salt Lake City.
A firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion while battling a house fire in Millcreek on Sunday evening. The townhouse fire occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. on July 12 near 1190 East Gregson Ave.
Unified Fire Authority stated the home was fully involved in the fire. While the blaze reportedly started on the porch, all occupants were able to evacuate the building safely.
Fire crews worked for several hours at the scene to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring homes. The incident caused road closures in the area.
The fire occurred as Salt Lake City reached an all-time temperature record of 109 degrees before 3 p.m. on Sunday, marking the hottest temperature recorded in the city since 1874. The city remains under an extreme heat warning.
The cause of the townhouse fire is currently under investigation.
