Investigation underway after 5 vehicles damaged in Garland parking lot fire

GARLAND, Utah (ABC4) — Five vehicles caught fire in a Garland parking lot on Friday, according to Garland Fire.

Just before 8:55 a.m. on Aug. 15, Box Elder County authorities received a 911 call regarding a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Lakeshore Learning factory, a facility producing children’s educational materials, in Garland.

Fire personnel responded to the scene and found that multiple vehicles were involved.

Courtesy of Garland Fire Dept.

“Given the rapidly developing conditions, mutual aid was requested, and a responding engine from Tremonton Fire Department was dispatched to assist,” Garland Fire said in a statement on social media. “Crews worked quickly and effectively to contain and extinguish the fire, successfully preventing it from spreading to additional vehicles and the adjacent facility.”

A total of five vehicles were involved, officials said. Three of those vehicles reportedly suffered extensive damage. The cause of this fire is under investigation at this time.

“We would like to express our appreciation to the Tremonton-Garland Police Department, Tremonton Fire Department, and Box Elder County Communications Center for their coordination and assistance during this incident,” Garland Fire said. “Their collaboration was instrumental in preventing further property loss and any injuries. We also want to thank our very own firefighters for dropping everything at a moment’s notice to help out our communities.”