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Vehicle Crash Causes Fiery Explosion at Herriman Strip Mall

Evacuation orders ended early July 6; crews are conducting safety checks on 13400 South as officials probe the explosion’s cause.

Fire in Herriman, Utah.
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Overview

  • Emergency crews from Herriman Police, Unified Fire Department and Riverton Police sealed off the area and ordered residents on Terra Cruz and Parasol lanes plus the Monarch Meadows neighborhood to evacuate due to gas leak fears.
  • Several people sustained injuries in the blaze and blast, though authorities have not released details on the number or severity of casualties.
  • Evacuation orders were lifted just after 1 a.m. on July 6 following gas leak containment, but 13400 South remains closed pending structural and safety assessments.
  • The strip mall building housed Domino’s Pizza, Jimmy John’s and Supercuts, all of which suffered significant fire and explosion damage.
  • Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash and subsequent explosion as part of ongoing efforts to determine accountability and prevent similar incidents.