Major Construction Site Fire Destroys Lehi Apartment Building - Ash Spreads Across Region

Analysis

A massive fire destroyed a four-story apartment complex under construction in Lehi's Traverse Mountain area on November 9, 2025, with flames visible across the Wasatch Front. The blaze broke out around 10:18 a.m., caused a partial structural collapse within 20 minutes, and generated thick smoke seen throughout Salt Lake Valley. Fire crews from Lehi, American Fork, Draper, Saratoga Springs, and Pleasant Grove conducted defensive operations to protect nearby homes and prevent hillside spread. Contained by 11:15 a.m., the fire left large ash debris falling as far as Bluffdale. No injuries were reported, though the building appears to be a total loss. Investigations continue into the cause.