Riverton home engulfed in flames after sound of explosion; occupants escape, cause under investigation

Riverton home engulfed in flames after sound of explosion; occupants escape, cause under investigation

RIVERTON, Utah, July 4, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a two-alarm blaze Friday night that engulfed a Riverton home and forced two occupants to flee after they heard popping noises followed by what they described as an explosion. The fire was reported about 10:30 p.m. at a home near 12400 South and 2700 West, Unified Fire Authority Capt. Patrick Costin told Gephardt Daily. The first firefighters …