“It felt like an explosion,” one witness said. “We saw sparks flying everywhere. The whole street lit up — people just ran.”

Multiple fire departments responded, including crews from Provo, Spanish Fork, and Lehi. Firefighters battled strong winds that fanned the flames and made containment nearly impossible during the first hours. As the fire raged, power lines crackled, and debris rained down onto nearby vehicles.

Authorities quickly established a perimeter around the scene, urging drivers to stay away. “This is an active fire zone,” officials announced on the county’s emergency channel. “Please avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely.”

While the building’s identity has not been officially confirmed, early reports suggest it may have been