Utah Apartment Blast Forces 90 Families to Relocate

Blast injures 2, damages sprinkler system and causes water damage in Lehi
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Posted Oct 23, 2024 2:15 AM CDT
Utah Apartment Blast Forces 90 Families to Relocate
This image provided by the Lehi, Utah, Police Department shows damage following an early morning explosion in a Utah apartment that injured two people and led to the temporary relocation of 90 families in the building because the sprinkler system was damaged, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Lehi, Utah.   (Lehi Police Department via AP)

An explosion rocked a Utah apartment early Tuesday, injuring two individuals and prompting the evacuation of 90 families. According to local officials in Lehi, the blast, deemed "suspicious" by police, occurred shortly after 4am. Both occupants of the affected apartment sustained minor injuries and were promptly attended to at the scene. No additional injuries were reported.

The explosion not only damaged the interior of the apartment but also compromised the building's fire sprinkler system, resulting in significant water damage to multiple units. Consequently, residents of the Lehi Tech Apartments have been relocated while repairs and clean-up operations are underway. It's not yet clear how long that will take. The cause of the blast remains under investigation. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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