American Fork, Utah – Newly released 911 calls shed light on the chaos that ensued following a devastating home explosion that claimed the life of a woman. The explosion, which occurred near 100 North and 300 East in American Fork, prompted a flurry of emergency calls from startled residents in the early morning hours.
Multiple witnesses described feeling the explosion shake their homes, with one woman telling the dispatcher, “It scared the crap out of me!” Another neighbor reported that the blast was so powerful that it shattered windows in the vicinity.
Jim Hopkinson, a resident living across from the duplex where the explosion occurred, also alerted authorities to the incident. Despite the chaos, he later emerged as a hero by discovering the sole survivor of the explosion and guiding her to safety. Hopkinson recalled the aftermath, noting that the sound of the explosion resembled that of a bomb going off.
As authorities continued their investigation into the tragedy, the identity of the deceased woman had not been disclosed as of Friday evening. Dominion Energy, in collaboration with investigators, remained vigilant in their efforts to determine the cause of the explosion.
The community of American Fork was left in shock and disbelief as they grappled with the aftermath of the explosion. Hopkinson emphasized the sobering reminder of the unpredictability of such disasters, stating, “You lose a neighbor to something like this. It’s just crazy.”
The full extent of the damage caused by the explosion and the implications for the community remained at the forefront of everyone’s minds as they sought to come to terms with the tragic event. In the face of uncertainty, the residents of American Fork stood united in their efforts to support one another during this challenging time.