A house fire in Sandy, Utah, fully engulfed a structure at 9858 S Riggs Cir on November 9, according to reports from Citizen. Neighbors confirmed the home was empty at the time the fire was reported.
Police responded to the scene at approximately 3:35 PM to assist firefighters with the report of the blaze. By 3:42 PM, reports indicated the house was fully engulfed in flames, though the owner of the home stated no one was inside and no animals were present. The structure was located approximately 10 feet from another home to the north.
As the fire progressed, police worked to assist neighbors in evacuating nearby homes as a precaution. Officers on the scene reported that additional units were required to block nearby roads due to the intensity of the fire. By 4:16 PM, firefighters advised that the fire was mostly under control.
Media staging for the incident was directed to the intersection of Rings Circle and Rings Drive, per firefighters. Smoke from the fire was visible from 1700 East and 9800 South, according to police on the scene.
