Witness claims hearing ‘explosions’ during West Jordan fire
A large fire in West Jordan on Wednesday afternoon produced a significant plume of smoke. A witness reported hearing explosions before the blaze began.
A fire that launched a giant plume of smoke seen over West Jordan on Wednesday afternoon was allegedly preceded by explosions, according to a witness.
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