Extra Practice News Story 2: Fire

Scary Fire in Ogden

At about 2 in the afternoon on the corner of 21st St and Washington Boulevard in Ogden, a scary fire broke out in a 3 story apartment building. On the bottom floor of this apartment building was Pedro's Mexican Restaurant, which according to Deputy Fire Chief Greg Chamberlain, was where the fire started. Chamberlain said that the fire department was called at about 2:05, and that he and his men arrived on the scene at about 2:07. Arson clearly was not the cause of this fire.

The owner of the restaurant, Pedro Sanchez, described the fire as a scary event. He said, "I was cooking hamburgers when the grease caused the fire to start, I couldn't get the Fire Extinguisher in time, and ran out and told Michael(Freeman, a regular customer at Pedro's Mexican Restaurant) to call for help." Both Pedro and Michael escaped from the fire safely. Pedro's brother, Miguel and his daughters were not so lucky. Miguel and his two daughters, Maria Del Mar who is four years old, and Mercedes who is two years old, were upstairs when the fire broke out. They escaped, and Miguel was treated at the scene, but his two daughters were taken to Mckay Dee Hospital to be treated. Pedro has lived here in the United States for two years, and is legally owning and operating his restaurant. Miguel has been here for 6 months, and is waiting for his working visa so that he can work with his brother in the restaurant.

When asked about his life in the United States, Pedro responded, "I like it here in America, I like my restaurant, and am hoping to grow in restaurant. I would like to continue to serve my customers, and have already had offers from friends to rebuild my restaurant"

Rachel Calhoun, owner of the apartment complex had no comment on the subject until she was able to speak with her lawyers.