3 firefighters hurt as fire burns century-old buildings in Salt Lake City’s nightlife hub
August 12, 2025
Officials in Salt Lake City say a fire that started in a restaurant kitchen has injured three firefighters and scorched century-old buildings in a nightlife hub. Fire Chief Karl Lieb says the firefighters were injured while battling the Monday night blaze. One had a broken ankle and another suffered from smoke inhalation and nausea. The third was hurt by falling debris and was briefly trapped against a fence. Lieb says an investigation could take days or weeks. The Downtown Alliance says the fire destroyed buildings that date back to 1920 and were home to beloved businesses.