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Weber County Sheriff's Office: One killed in Adams Fire
WASHINGTON TERRACE — One of two people injured in Monday's Adams Fire in Washington Terrace succumbed to their injuries. According to a press release sent by the Weber County Sheriff's Office late Tuesday afternoon, Cecil "Ted" Burrell, 87, Washington Terrace, died Monday of injuries sustained during the fire. "At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Monday July 27, 2026, a grass fire was reported near I-84 and Adams Avenue Parkway," the release said. "Winds and dry vegetation fueled the fire as it rapidly grew and moved towards homes in the area of 5700 S in Washington Terrace. Multiple fire ...
