JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said crews were called to battle a fire Monday night at an overpass along Edgewood Avenue.
According to JFRD, it appears that a crane that was being used to move train cars caught fire underneath the Edgewood overpass at the Norfolk Southern rail yard.
Flames from the crane were 40 feet high, but it’s uncertain how long they were in contact with the concrete overpass, which was scorched.
A spokesperson said the overpass is believed to be compromised, and Edgewood Ave N (southwest of New Kings Road) will remain closed until the Florida Department of Transportation inspects the structure.
FDOT spokesperson Hampton Ray said crews with the department arrived within minutes.
Ray said out of an “abundance of caution,” the structure will remain closed until they can fully inspect it. If warranted, they could make repairs.
Hazmat crews were also at the scene to clean up oil and fuel from the crane.
People should stay clear of this area for now.
The overpass closure has also affected JTA’s route through the area. JTA said stops 3532 and 5118 on Routes 32 and 51 will be missed until further notice.
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Edgewood Avenue overpass at New Kings Road is currently closed for inspection. As a result, the following stops on Routes 32 and 51 will be missed until further notice: 3532, 5118
Connor Spielmaker from Norfolk Southern released the following statement from the company:
First, we want to let everyone know no one was injured. We’re grateful for Jacksonville Fire & Rescue’s quick response to the scene, and the fire is out. The Florida Department of Transportation is on-site inspecting the Edgewood Ave bridge and we are assisting them with whatever access they need to our facility to quickly accomplish that.