MILLCREEK, Utah (ABC4) — One family who lost everything in the Millcreek fire that burned at least 24 units at the Willow Glen Apartments is speaking out, sharing their experience of evacuation, loss, and community.
Amanda Smith and her husband Taylor Smith spoke to ABC4.com. They said that they lost their home in the fire, but they were able to get themselves, their kids, and their dogs out safely.
“I remember, I was smelling something, and I was like ‘what is that burning smell?’ and I thought, ‘did I turn on the oven?’” Amanda said.
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The oven was not on, and that’s when her husband told her that there was a fire and they needed to get out. She ran to the back bedroom to look…