Father, 3 children killed in Riverdale, Utah house fire; 1 child critically injured
Four members of a family of eight died in an early morning house fire in Riverdale, Utah on Oct. 1, 2026 - the father and three children aged 5 to 12. One child is in critical condition; the mother and two other children were treated for lesser injuries. The cause is still under investigation.
RIVERDALE, Utah, Oct. 1, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) - Four members of a Riverdale family of eight have died in an early morning house fire, Riverdale Fire Chief Matt Hennessy told reporters.
The dead are the family's father and three children, ages 5 through 12. One child remains in critical condition, and the family's mother and two other children are being treated for lesser injuries.
Fire crews were called to the scene, at 1:46 a.m., and responded to the area of 4611 S. 1150 West.
"Crews arrived on scene, were met with heavy flame involvement, and went right to rescue efforts, and with police assistance our fire departments were able to pull the victims out of the house and started resuscitation measures," Hennessy said.
Multiple agencies responded to the fire, and continue to investigate the scene, he said. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Hennessy said he would not release the names of the victims. The family has been offered help from the American Red Cross and other community resources, he said.