Episode Details

A fire damaged at least four businesses on Salt Lake City's Main Street Monday night. It was a scary scene, with video showing big flames and thick, black smoke. Producer Ivana Martinez and executive producer Emily Means talk through what happened and what's next for downtown.

Resources and references:

• $5 million in damages as investigation begins into downtown Salt Lake City fire [FOX 13]
• How To Keep Main Street Bars From Closing [City Cast Salt Lake] 
• Main Street Fire Employee Assistance Fund [Downtown Alliance]

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