Disabled Man and Elderly Mother Die in Pleasant Grove House Fire

Jul 17, 2024, 01:41 PM

A tragic house fire in Pleasant Grove early Wednesday morning resulted in the deaths of a disabled man and his elderly mother. The fire, which occurred near 600 E. 100 North, was reported at 1:55 AM. Fire crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the back of the house. The man, who was in a wheelchair, died at the scene, while his mother, in her 80s, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to her injuries. Several pets, including a dog and a cat, also perished in the blaze. The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. A second person died following the incident.