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3 homes destroyed, 200 evacuated in roy fire
Fire officials say sparks from a train may have ignited several fires along railroad tracks before flames spread into a Roy neighborhood Monday afternoon.
By SLC Scoop StaffJuly 20, 20262 views
A fast-moving brush fire in Roy forced the evacuation of roughly 200 residents Monday afternoon after flames spread into a neighborhood.
Fire officials say three homes were destroyed, with several others damaged as crews worked to protect surrounding properties. Investigators believe sparks from a passing train may have started multiple fires along the railroad tracks before the flames spread into nearby homes.
No injuries have been reported at this time, and the cause remains under investigation.
