A major Herriman explosion ripped through a strip mall on Saturday night, injuring multiple people and forcing a wide-area Herriman evacuation. The blast ignited a fire at a Domino’s Pizza and adjacent businesses on 13400 South near 5200 West in Herriman, Utah. Local authorities say a vehicle crash sparked a Herriman fire and possible gas leak, prompting an urgent evacuation order for nearby neighborhood. Fire crews and police have cordoned off the area as they contain the Herriman fire and investigate the cause of the Herriman explosion.
Explosion and Fire at Herriman Strip Mall
Witnesses and video evidence show the dramatic events of the Herriman explosion. According to local media and police posts, an SUV struck the storefront of the Domino’s, triggering an immediate blaze. A fiery Herriman fire quickly engulfed the Domino’s and spread into the adjoining Jimmy John’s sandwich shop (and even a nearby Supercuts salon) at the corner of 13400 South and 5200 West. In one account, a Reddit video captured a ball of flame erupting through the building’s roof just moments after the car crash sparked the initial fire. The smoke and flames from the Herriman fire could be seen for blocks. Video from the scene showed the Domino’s structure blazing, as emergency crews rushed to respond.
- Location: The blast hit a Herriman strip mall at 13400 S and 5200 W, housing Domino’s Pizza, Jimmy John’s, and a barber shop.
- Cause: Local police report the Herriman explosion followed a vehicle crash into the Domino’s storefront. Officials believe the crash ruptured a gas line, which then ignited.
- Injuries: Multiple people were reported hurt in the explosion, though their conditions have not been released. Authorities described the wounded only as “multiple,” and have not confirmed the number of casualties or extent of injuries.
- Damage: First responders said the blast appeared to almost blow the strip mall off its foundation. Firefighters worked to douse flames at all businesses in the complex.
Herriman evacuation and response
The Herriman evacuation order went into effect immediately after the explosion due to concern over natural gas leakage. Herriman Police and Riverton City officials issued reverse-911 alerts telling residents to leave homes and move to safety. In one dispatch, officials told neighborhoods on Terra Cruz Lane and Parasol Lane (near the blast site) to evacuate within minutes because of a gas leak. Overall, authorities cleared an area roughly one mile in radius. Roads including 13400 South were shut in both directions as emergency crews secured the scene.
Herriman’s mayor and fire chief urged people to avoid the area. Mayor Loren Palmer tweeted that everyone within a one-mile radius of the Domino’s/Jimmy John’s building should leave until it was safe to return. Unified Fire Authority crews from Herriman, Eagle Mountain and nearby Riverton converged on the scene, battling the Herriman fire and isolating the damaged gas lines. These Herriman news outlets reported road closures and a widening safety perimeter as the night wore on.
Investigation and outlook
The cause of the Herriman explosion remains under investigation. Officials say they are working to confirm if a gas line rupture caused the blast. “The cause of the explosion is under investigation,” Hindustan Times reported, citing local sources. Herriman fire investigators and police are examining the crash site, building remains and utility infrastructure for clues. Fire officials have already checked for ongoing hazards from the Herriman fire and ensured no additional fires could reignite.
Nearby residents are being kept away until inspectors sign off. The evacuation order will stay in effect “until further notice,” according to the Herriman Police Department’s emergency alert. Authorities have not yet given a return timeline. Utilities crews are testing the gas lines and buildings at the blast site, and Herriman city leaders say they will update the community via news releases and emergency notifications.
Residents were shaken but grateful. Affected neighbors told local news they saw huge flames lighting up the night and scrambled out of their homes when told to evacuate. Many are checking Herriman news updates for information on the cleanup and when they can come back. City officials have set up a staging area near the incident site to coordinate relief and clean-up operations.
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Herriman fire and explosion update: As of Sunday, the burned strip mall was still smoldering. Crews continued to monitor the site and clear debris. Herriman Police advised residents to follow all evacuation instructions and tune into official channels for Herriman news updates. Local news outlets like Fox13 and the Salt Lake Tribune are providing ongoing coverage, and authorities expect to release more information about victims and damages in the coming days.
Key Points:
- A Herriman explosion at a commercial strip mall on July 5 injured multiple people and started a major firef.
- The explosion occurred after a vehicle crashed into a Domino’s, igniting a gas leak and fire.
- Herriman and Riverton officials issued an urgent Herriman evacuation alert for a one-mile radius due to the gas leak.
- Businesses affected included Domino’s Pizza, Jimmy John’s, and a barber shop. Firefighters contained the Herriman fire to the building complex.
- Investigators say the cause of the Herriman explosion is still unknown. No estimate of damages or injured count has been released.
- Herriman residents are monitoring official Herriman news channels for updates on the investigation, evacuations, and safe-return notifications.
Sources: Local Herriman news and emergency communications (Fox13 News Utah, Salt Lake Tribune, Hindustan Times) provide the latest information on the Herriman explosion, Herriman fire, and Herriman evacuationfox13now.comsltrib.comgephardtdaily.
