Media contact: Keith Paul
Regional Communications Director
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LAYTON, Utah (Oct. 10, 2025) — The American Red Cross of Utah is providing essential support to over 80 residents displaced by an early-morning fire at the Layton Meadows Apartments on Friday. The blaze destroyed a 24-unit building and damaged two neighboring units, leaving dozens of people without homes.
Red Cross volunteers will be on-site at the apartment complex office, located at 540 West 1425 North in Layton, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to meet with residents and provide recovery services. Anyone affected by the fire can also call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for assistance at any time.
On Friday, the Red Cross of Utah opened an evacuation center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 202 West 1675 North in Layton. The center provided displaced residents with essential services, including snacks, water, prescription medication replacement, eyeglass and medical equipment replacement and a safe place to stay. Mental health and spiritual care services were also available to help residents cope with the emotional toll of the disaster.
“Red Cross volunteers are always ready to respond when disaster strikes,” said Michael Smauldon, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Northern Utah Chapter. “Our dedicated team quickly stepped in to assist those affected by this devastating fire. We are committed to providing immediate relief and ongoing support to help these residents rebuild their lives.”
Community and Partners Rally to Support Fire Victims
The fire was reported around 6 a.m. Friday and quickly engulfed the 24-unit building at 480 West 1425 North. More than 80 residents were evacuated from three buildings, including approximately 40 residents from the building that was destroyed. While no serious injuries were reported, four responding police officers and one resident were treated for smoke inhalation, according to city officials. Two additional apartments in a neighboring building sustained smoke and water damage.
The Red Cross partnered with Layton Emergency Management, the Layton Fire Department, Layton and Davis County officials, Layton Animal Services and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support the displaced residents. Local businesses, including McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Cracker Barrel and Starbucks, generously donated food and coffee to support those affected.
Red Cross of Utah Home Fire Responses
This year, Red Cross of Utah volunteers have responded to more than 125 home fires, providing critical assistance to nearly 600 people. In 2024, the Red Cross responded to nearly 160 home fires in Utah, helping more than 725 residents.
Become a Red Cross Volunteer Today
The Red Cross is seeking additional volunteers in Utah to meet the growing demand for disaster response. After training, volunteers are prepared to assist during local emergencies and, with additional training and experience, deploy to major disasters nationwide. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, visit redcross.org/DAT.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
