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Hours-long search leads to body being found after South Jordan house explosion

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UPDATE 10:13 p.m. -- The body of a deceased resident has been found inside the South Jordan home that caught fire after a reported explosion on Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to officials.

"Search efforts have concluded, and the investigation into the fire remains ongoing," South Jordan City said in a press release.

Crews responded to the scene around 3 p.m., and the search for the deceased individual lasted several hours. Officials have not released the identity or other information of the individual.

UPDATE 5:51 p.m. -- The City of South Jordan released more information after the incident, and said fire crews with the South Jordan Fire Department were dispatched to a two-alarm fire around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

"The incident has resulted in significant damage to the affected residence," the city said in a press release Wednesday evening. "Neighboring homes have sustained moderate damage and have been evacuated as a precautionary measure."

Fire suppression efforts at the site of the fire were still underway as of about 6 p.m. One family member was still unaccounted for, and efforts to locate that individual are also underway.

ORIGINAL STORY: WATCH: South Jordan home in flames after reported explosion

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) -- Officials responded to reports of a house explosion in South Jordan on Wednesday afternoon.

South Jordan City posted on social media that the reported incident took place in the neighborhood of 10500 S and 3200 W. Fire officials told ABC4.com that crews were called to the scene around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

"Upon arrival, we had significant smoke and flames and what appears to be some type of explosion that occurred associated with this," Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Lessner with the South Jordan Fire Department told ABC4.com. "We're still early in the investigation to figure out what exactly occurred."

Lessner said one family member is unaccounted for, and officials don't know if anyone was inside the home at the time of the explosion. Officials are working to locate that person, Lessner said.

The two houses next to the affected home received some damage, but Lessner said no major damage was sustained. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

The South Jordan Police Department has closed 3200 West "for an undetermined time," but the road is expected to be opened as soon as possible after the investigation, Lessner said.

Lessner said several units and resources from across Salt Lake County responded to assist with the incident. No firefighters reported injuries after the incident.

There is no further information at this time.


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