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Show The Park Record A-6 Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, January 14-17, 2017 Fire at North Summit home temporarily displaces woman Blaze attributed to a mechanical failure in electrical system Angelique McNaughton The Park Record New Construction With Amazing Finishes! You’ll walk in the door and immediately appreciate the details and sense of style in this property. It’s new construction and never been lived in sitting on open space with big down-valley views. The entire home has been upgraded to beautiful wide-plank hardwood floor throughout, a floorto-ceiling stone wall fireplace, stainless appliances, marble counter tops, subway tile and more. Every upgrade imaginable has been included in this thoughtfully designed property. 2,986 SQUARE FEET 5 BEDS | 5 BATHS 13529 Noah Ct | The Retreat at the Jordanelle Offered at $599,000 435-901-0616 julie@jhparkcity.com A S S O C I AT E B R O K E R ® 2013-2015 2013-2016 KW TOP INDIVIDUAL REALTOR IN UTAH FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS! An elderly woman’s home in North Summit was partially damaged early Wednesday morning when part of her electrical system caught fire outside of the residence. At around 6:45 a.m., about 10 firefighters and three engines from the North Summit Fire District responded to the fire at 650 Chalk Creek Road. Tyler Rowser, a public information officer with the fire district, said a passerby noticed flames outside of the home and contacted dispatch. Rowser said the woman was inside the home when the initial call was made. He credited the quick actions of her neighbors with her safe exit. “The fire was contained to the exterior of the home and they were able to get the fire out before we arrived. It was like a metal siding that kept it on the outside of the structure,” Rowser said. “But tensions were high because we Continued From A-5 Alpine’s message grows Show. Other partners with Protect our Winters include Patagonia, Burton, The North Face and Snocru. “We want to continue having speaker series with the public COURTESY OF NORTH SUMMIT FIRE DISTRICT Three engines are shown at 650 Chalk Creek Road early Wednesday morning after a mechanical failure caused a fire at an elderly woman’s home. A passerby contacted dispatch after noticing the flames. knew she was still in the home when we got the call.” Rowser said fire crews had to wait nearly an hour for Rocky Mountain Power to reach the woman’s home and turn off the power because of winter weather. He said fire officials needed the power cut to investigate the cause of the blaze. “Right now it is looking to be a mechanical failure in the electrical system that caused the fire. Nothing appears to have been suspicious,” Rowser said. An estimate of the damages was not readily available. However, Rowser said “there will have to be some repairs, but it is not as extensive as some of the other fires that we have had.” He said the woman is currently staying with relatives until repairs are made. No nearby structures were threatened or evacuated. Rowser said “it has been a busy, busy year” so far, with the fire district averaging about two calls a day, adding “that’s a lot for us.” “The calls haven’t really been weather-related or accidents either. They have mostly been medical calls, which is a little unusual,” Rowser said. and we would love to get more of our local kinds involved in the discussion,” Quinn said. “Being a partner allows us to have exclusive opportunities with them to cosponsor events. They are doing well and we will get a louder voice being involved with them.” The new partnership will provide The Alpine Collective with access to news about climate change, product collaborations and any social media initiatives Protect Our Winters engages in to help “spread the word about The Alpine Collective.” “As we continue to grow, this partnership will strengthen itself,” Quinn said. “POW is another really good example of being an influencer and getting people engaged. We will be able to have a louder voice without having to yell. “To take that step is a natural progression and something that will allow us to broadcast our visions and ideas the right way,” he said. For more information about Protect our Winters go to http://protectourwinters.org/. To learn more about becoming a member of The Alpine Collective go to http://thealpinecollective.com. |