Salt Lake City Apartment Fire Causes $50K in Damage

No injuries reported as fire crews contain blaze to single bedroom

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Salt Lake City firefighters responded to an apartment fire on Tuesday afternoon in the Central City neighborhood, containing the blaze to a single bedroom and evacuating the entire four-story building as a precaution. Initial assessments indicate the fire caused approximately $50,000 in damage, though the cause remains under investigation.

Why it matters

Apartment fires can pose significant risks to public safety and lead to costly damage, making a swift and effective response by firefighters critical. This incident highlights the importance of fire prevention and preparedness measures in multi-unit residential buildings.

The details

According to Battalion Chief Brandon Jorgensen, fire crews were dispatched at 4:41 p.m. after receiving reports of heavy smoke from a second-floor window. The incident was escalated to a working fire within five minutes, and approximately 30 firefighters responded to combat the blaze. The fire was contained to a single unoccupied bedroom, and the entire apartment complex was evacuated as a precaution.

  • Fire crews were dispatched at 4:41 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.
  • The incident was escalated to a working fire at 4:46 p.m.

The players

Brandon Jorgensen

Battalion Chief with the Salt Lake City Fire Department.

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What they’re saying

“Containing a fire to a single room, even within a multi-story building, represents a significant success for the responding fire crews. Swift action and a robust response are critical in preventing wider damage and ensuring resident safety.”

— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com

What’s next

The ongoing investigation will be crucial in determining the origin and cause of the fire, as well as any potential safety improvements that could be made to the building.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of fire prevention and preparedness measures in multi-unit residential buildings, as well as the critical role of swift and effective emergency response in minimizing damage and ensuring public safety.