Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Historic Ephraim Restaurant
A fast-moving fire destroyed the Snow Dragon restaurant on Main Street in Ephraim, a building that held decades of family memories and previously housed Charlies Drive In and Los Amigos.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 11, 2026 —
EPHRAIM – A fire rapidly engulfed and destroyed the Snow Dragon restaurant located on Main Street in Ephraim. The building, a site that holds decades of local family memories, has also been known in the past as Charlies Drive In and Los Amigos.
The speed and intensity of the blaze led to the complete destruction of the structure. The exact cause of the fire and the timeline of its progression were not immediately available.
The Snow Dragon restaurant was a fixture in the Ephraim community. The building itself represented a significant piece of local history, having served residents and visitors under different names and ownerships throughout the years. Charlies Drive In and Los Amigos were previous establishments that occupied the same location, contributing to the building’s long-standing presence on Main Street.
Fire department officials responded to the scene, but the fire moved too quickly to save the building. Details regarding any potential injuries or the status of the fire department’s containment efforts were not provided in the initial reports. The extent of the damage and the impact on surrounding areas are currently being assessed.
Further information regarding the cause of the fire and the investigation into the incident is expected to be released as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Amy Nay on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.
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