Salt Lake City orders demolition of dilapidated Ballpark houses that keep catching fire

Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the problems at these properties have persisted for years.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Four homes in the Ballpark neighborhood were posted with an order for emergency demolition on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, after a series of recent fires.

Salt Lake City orders demolition of dilapidated Ballpark houses that keep catching fire

Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the problems at these properties have persisted for years.

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