- A violent explosion in Woods Cross led to a rescue.
- Employees of a neighboring business saved a critically burned man from a flash fire involving methanol.
- Their quick response prevented a larger disaster, praised by South Davis Metro Fire.
SALT LAKE CITY — What began as a routine Monday morning at Fastback Moto in Woods Cross turned into a life-or-death rescue when a violent explosion erupted at the storage facility behind the business. Employees at the motorcycle shop are being praised for their heroic response after a man was critically burned in a flash fire involving highly flammable chemicals.
Their quick thinking, teamwork and willingness to put themselves in danger not only saved a life but may have prevented a catastrophic chain reaction.
A sudden blast and a race against time
At approximately 10:15 a.m., South Davis Metro Fire received a report of what was initially believed to be an outside fire, possibly a brush fire, near 1187 S. Redwood Road.
When crews arrived, they discovered active flames inside a privately owned storage garage next to Fastback Moto…