He had just lost the business that he co-owned, along with its sister bar and restaurant, White Horse Spirits & Kitchen. He thought about the impact it would have on his 150 employees, the costs to rebuild and whether insurance would cover his losses,

A fire tore through a prominent part of Salt Lake City's downtown area Monday night, destroying several bars and restaurants. Photo: Kim Bojórquez/Axios

Crews investigate the aftermath of a fire that scorched several businesses in downtown Salt Lake City last night.