PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT

May 26, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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SLCPD Releases Photos from Wells Ward Fire in Liberty Wells Neighborhood

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department is releasing photos from the Wells Ward fire that occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Media and community members may use these photos with credit to the Salt Lake City Police Department.

At approximately 5:32 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2024, SLC911 received multiple 9-1-1 calls about a structure fire at 1990 South 500 East.

Crews from the Salt Lake City Fire Department and a sergeant with the Salt Lake City Police Department arrived shortly after the first 9-1-1 calls and found the structure, a church, engulfed by large flames.

Multiple SLCPD officers helped with traffic control, including shutting down 500 East from 1700 South to 2100 South.

All information about the fire and the ongoing investigation will be released by the Salt Lake City Fire Department.

Additional photos and videos from the scene are available on the SLCPD’s X account.

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