Bear Hollow fire claims Samuel Hazard

GARDEN City, January 2, 2019. A 66 year old Garden City man, Harry Samuel Hazard, was killed in a house fire in  Bear Hollow in Garden City, Utah this morning while his wife was at work. Emergency crews were alerted to the fire by a home health care nurse who had arrived for a therapy appointment. He was recovering from a recent surgery.

The nurse stated that when she opened the door to the apartment she was forced back by heavy smoke and intense heat. A responding Deputy entered the living room of the home and located Hazard deceased on the floor.

Responding Garden City Fire District firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire and prevent its spread.

Jody and Samuel Hazard

An investigation was conducted by the Utah State Fire Marshall’s Office. The investigators found that the fire had burned intensely in the living room causing significant damage. The fire was determined to have originated in a reclining couch from a cigarette. A home medical oxygen device was located next to the couch and appears to have contributed to the fire’s rapid spread. The fire was contained to the living room but caused significant smoke damage throughout the structure.

The victims’ service dog was also located in the home on the second level. The dog, when located, was experiencing difficult and labored breathing. Firefighters removed the dog from the home and EMS personnel administered high flow oxygen. The dog was transported to a Veterinarian in Montpelier, Idaho where it is expected to recover.

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