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Man found dead in burned van outside home that caught fire in Sans Souci
Read full article: Man found dead in burned van outside home that caught fire in Sans SouciA man was found dead Thursday morning in a badly burned van that was parked in the driveway of a home that caught fire, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.
‘Minutes equal lives’: Newly built Fire Station 22 replaces decades-old building, expected to improve response times
Read full article: ‘Minutes equal lives’: Newly built Fire Station 22 replaces decades-old building, expected to improve response timesJFRD officially opened Fire Station 22 on Lenox Avenue Wednesday morning, replacing the previous building that housed JFRD personnel in the area.
At least 4 taken to hospital after crash involving JTA bus on Westside: JFRD
Read full article: At least 4 taken to hospital after crash involving JTA bus on Westside: JFRDA JTA bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning near the intersection of Timuquana Road and Roosevelt Boulevard on Jacksonville's Westside.
As Jacksonville heats up, JFRD keeping an eye out for wildfires
Read full article: As Jacksonville heats up, JFRD keeping an eye out for wildfiresDespite a wetter winter and the fact that that’s not a drought situation here in our area, firefighters are always on guard during the hot summer days, especially before the daily rainy pattern sets in.
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-295, south of Old St. Augustine Rd.
Read full article: 1 dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-295, south of Old St. Augustine Rd.A 61-year-old woman is dead after a crash involving five vehicles on Interstate 295 south of Old St. Augustine Road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
20-year-old motorcyclist dead after crashing into concrete utility pole
Read full article: 20-year-old motorcyclist dead after crashing into concrete utility poleA motorcyclist in his early 20s died after crashing into a concrete utility pole in the 9500 block of San Jose Boulevard at around 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
23 people, 8 children displaced after Jacksonville apartment complex fire
Read full article: 23 people, 8 children displaced after Jacksonville apartment complex fireTwenty-three people, including eight children, were displaced after a fire at an apartment complex that damaged multiple units off Beach Boulevard and Parental Home Road.
All lanes of I-295 reopen following deadly, 4 vehicle crash on Dames Point Bridge
Read full article: All lanes of I-295 reopen following deadly, 4 vehicle crash on Dames Point BridgeAll northbound lanes of I-295 were blocked early Wednesday morning because of a deadly crash on the Dames Point Bridge. All lanes reopened around 9:30 a.m.
No evidence of harmful runoff into St. Johns River as RISE Doro building continues to burn, environmental group says
Read full article: No evidence of harmful runoff into St. Johns River as RISE Doro building continues to burn, environmental group saysA brand-new luxury apartment building that was set to begin housing tenants by this weekend is now a water-soaked wood frame shell filled with soot and ash.
JFRD chief explains why it’s difficult to put the fires out at RISE Doro apartments
Read full article: JFRD chief explains why it’s difficult to put the fires out at RISE Doro apartmentsSince late Sunday night, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has been trying to extinguish a fire at the new RISE Doro Apartments on East Adams Street. JFRD Chief Keith Powers said the fire has been difficult to put out because of void spaces in the building during construction.
As downtown apartment fire burned, JFRD rushed to keep wall from collapsing onto Intuition, Manifest Distilling
Read full article: As downtown apartment fire burned, JFRD rushed to keep wall from collapsing onto Intuition, Manifest DistillingAs more than 100 firefighters worked through the night battling a massive blaze at a downtown Jacksonville apartment building, they were also working to protect nearby businesses.
Timeline: Luxury apartment complex in Downtown Jacksonville goes up in flames weeks before opening
Read full article: Timeline: Luxury apartment complex in Downtown Jacksonville goes up in flames weeks before openingJacksonville Fire and Rescue crews battled through the night as a brand-new luxury apartment building Downtown went up in flames.
Police working to determine if foul play involved after young woman found dead on North Pearl Street
Read full article: Police working to determine if foul play involved after young woman found dead on North Pearl StreetA woman believed to be in her mid-20s was found unresponsive Saturday morning on North Pearl Street in Jacksonville's North Shore area, police said.
New fire station at Harts Road & Dunn Avenue expected to cut area response times in half: fire chief
Read full article: New fire station at Harts Road & Dunn Avenue expected to cut area response times in half: fire chiefJacksonville Fire and Rescue and city leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for Station 64, which is on Harts Road, just off I-95.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Philips in Englewood area: JSO
Read full article: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Philips in Englewood area: JSOA man died late Tuesday night after he was hit by a car on Philips Highway, south of Emerson Street in the Englewood area, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
28 first responder vehicles struck in Jacksonville in July; City launches ‘move over’ campaign to highlight law
Read full article: 28 first responder vehicles struck in Jacksonville in July; City launches ‘move over’ campaign to highlight lawCity leaders are asking Jacksonville drivers to obey Florida law and Move Over for first responder vehicles.
Employees pick up the pieces after fire destroys Exotic Bird Hospital, kills bird, injures 2 people
Read full article: Employees pick up the pieces after fire destroys Exotic Bird Hospital, kills bird, injures 2 peopleIt was just another day at Exotic Bird Hospital off Old Kings Road South on Tuesday until a routine task went wrong.
JFRD holds ribbon-cutting for new fire station on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: JFRD holds ribbon-cutting for new fire station on Jacksonville’s WestsideMayor Lenny Curry, Chief Keith Powers and other city dignitaries will be on hand for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Station 75 on the Westside of Jacksonville.
Traffic Alert: Eastbound lane on I-10 near Cecil Commerce blocked due to crash with several injuries
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Eastbound lane on I-10 near Cecil Commerce blocked due to crash with several injuriesThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is responding to a Saturday afternoon crash that had closed several lanes on Interstate 10 between Cecil Commerce Center Parkway to Chaffee Road.
Firefighters give door-to-door warnings about lithium batteries after fire destroys E-Town home
Read full article: Firefighters give door-to-door warnings about lithium batteries after fire destroys E-Town homeJacksonville Fire and Rescue crews went door to door Friday morning in an E-Town neighborhood making sure people are educated on the risks of lithium batteries and how they can catch fire.
Owner of Springfield home that caught on fire had no idea what happened until News4JAX called him
Read full article: Owner of Springfield home that caught on fire had no idea what happened until News4JAX called himA newly released video from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue shows what a massive Springfield fire looked like just as firefighters arrived on the scene on Tuesday.
Video shows school bus on fire near NAS Jax; children on board evacuated safely, JFRD says
Read full article: Video shows school bus on fire near NAS Jax; children on board evacuated safely, JFRD saysA Jacksonville school bus caught fire Thursday near Naval Air Station Jacksonville and sent massive flames and a black cloud of smoke into the air.
Fireworks blamed for two Jacksonville fires on New Year’s Eve; no injuries reported
Read full article: Fireworks blamed for two Jacksonville fires on New Year’s Eve; no injuries reportedJacksonville Fire and Rescue said fireworks caused at least two different fires in Jacksonville on Saturday night as people around the city celebrated the new year.
Cold front headed toward Jacksonville spurs warning about risk of house fires
Read full article: Cold front headed toward Jacksonville spurs warning about risk of house firesFriday will mark the coldest day of the season with high temperatures only in the 40s. Temperatures will then dip into the low 20s through the weekend, according to The Weather Authority.
Frying a turkey? 5 safety reminders before you cook your bird
Read full article: Frying a turkey? 5 safety reminders before you cook your birdNo one ever thinks it will happen to them, but Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said it receives calls on Thanksgiving day all the time about fires or burns from a turkey frying accident.
Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in deadly May shooting on Westside
Read full article: Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in deadly May shooting on WestsideA 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the May shooting death of a man on the Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Child in critical condition after near drowning in Sandalwood neighborhood: JFRD
Read full article: Child in critical condition after near drowning in Sandalwood neighborhood: JFRDA child was rescued from a pond Monday afternoon in a Sandalwood neighborhood, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.
Hair raises issue for some Jacksonville firefighters who bristle at handling of policy
Read full article: Hair raises issue for some Jacksonville firefighters who bristle at handling of policyA group speaking on behalf of Black firefighters within the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department says an issue over hair is being used against some firefighters. The question is whether firefighters should be allowed to have braids and dreadlocks -- or whether they create a safety issue.
4 injured when semi with lumber load overturns on San Jose Boulevard
Read full article: 4 injured when semi with lumber load overturns on San Jose BoulevardFour people were injured Friday afternoon when a tractor-trailer hauling lumber overturned on San Jose Boulevard, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.
First responders find child thrown from personal watercraft in accident near Huguenot Park
Read full article: First responders find child thrown from personal watercraft in accident near Huguenot ParkA child was thrown from a personal watercraft in an accident Saturday off Heckscher Drive, firefighters said.
Winds wreak havoc as firefighters battle blaze at Northside apartment complex
Read full article: Winds wreak havoc as firefighters battle blaze at Northside apartment complexJacksonville Fire and Rescue crews responded Saturday afternoon to an apartment fire at a complex on Broward Road just off the Trout River near I-95.
Following deadly fire, JFRD provides new smoke detectors along N. Main Street
Read full article: Following deadly fire, JFRD provides new smoke detectors along N. Main StreetBy News4JAX count, five people have died in Jacksonville house fires in 2022, and on Thursday, the city’s Fire and Rescue Department took additional steps to prevent that number from increasing.
Traffic accident at Loretto Rd sends person to hospital with critical injuries, JFRD says
Read full article: Traffic accident at Loretto Rd sends person to hospital with critical injuries, JFRD saysA victim is being transported to a local hospital with critical injuries after being extricated from a flipped vehicle, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue says.
Harrowing rescue brings man trapped 150 feet above ground to safety
Read full article: Harrowing rescue brings man trapped 150 feet above ground to safetyMembers of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue’s technical rescue team put their specialized skills on full display Tuesday when they lowered a man trapped 150 feet above the ground to safety.
Crews from Northeast Florida spend day and night at Surfside collapse
Read full article: Crews from Northeast Florida spend day and night at Surfside collapseCrews from Northeast Florida on Sunday traveled to South Florida as search and rescue efforts continued at the condominium building that collapsed Thursday.
Rescuers encounter ‘tons of hazards’ in search for survivors
Read full article: Rescuers encounter ‘tons of hazards’ in search for survivorsFirefighters with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue know the challenges their counterparts face in their heroic efforts to find survivors in the rubble left by the collapse of the 12 story condominium building in Surfside.
Person critically burned in Westside house fire
Read full article: Person critically burned in Westside house fireJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One person was critically injured Wednesday morning in a house fire on Delta Avenue, between Hamilton and Cassat avenues, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue. Firefighters said the person was out of the house when the first units arrived just before 10 a.m.Other than broken windows, little damage was seen on the exterior of the house. No additional details were provided about the condition of the person burned.
Trailblazing Black Jacksonville firefighters experienced racism, sexism on the job
Read full article: Trailblazing Black Jacksonville firefighters experienced racism, sexism on the jobJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the dozens of Black firefighters that work in Jacksonville today, there are four trailblazers that opened the door. They endured racism and sexism as the first Black men and women to work for Jacksonville Fire and Rescue after the Reconstruction era. Glenda Hopkins, Alonza Bronner, George Smith and Wanda Butler were all firefighters in Jacksonville serving for decades. At the time Smith and Bronner said they did not feel welcomed by their fellow white firefighters. Butler, Hopkins, Bronner and Smith found themselves battling fires, saving lives and fighting for equality at the same time.
FHP: Car plunges into river after crash on Dames Point Bridge
Read full article: FHP: Car plunges into river after crash on Dames Point BridgeA car that went off the Dames Point Bridge Saturday night was pulled out of the river Sunday morning. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A car was pulled out of the St. Johns River Sunday morning after the vehicle went over the side of the concrete wall of the Dames Point Bridge following a crash Saturday night with another car in the southbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 27-year-old driver of the vehicle that went over the side was able to exit his vehicle and had only minor injuries. All southbound lanes on I-295 were closed for an hour while the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department got the driver out of the water and police cleared the scene. The next morning, the vehicle that went off the side of the bridge was pulled from the water.
FHP: Man, 18, dies after being hit by 2 cars on Northside
Read full article: FHP: Man, 18, dies after being hit by 2 cars on NorthsideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An 18-year-old man was killed Friday night when he was hit by two cars on Main Street south of Sara Drive on the Northside of Jacksonville, troopers said. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was hit by a sedan headed south on Main Street, and then was hit by a second sedan in the roadway. He died at the scene. The 56-year-old woman driving the first car and the 24-year-old man driving the second car were both wearing seat belts and were not injured, troopers said.
Man missing after falling off fishing boat near Buckman Bridge
Read full article: Man missing after falling off fishing boat near Buckman BridgeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Crews are searching for a 20-year-old man after an empty boat was found Thursday morning near the Buckman Bridge. The boat hit one of the pillars of the bridge, and by the time Jacksonville Fire and Rescue personnel found it, no one was aboard. AdNEW VIDEO: A multi-agency search is on after a boat hit one of the pillars of the Buckman Bridge this morning. By the time Jacksonville Fire and Rescue personnel found it, no one was aboard. Rescue vehicles on the Buckman Bridge were blocking two lanes of traffic on the westbound side Thursday morning, which caused some major delays.
One person rescued from apartment fire by JFRD
Read full article: One person rescued from apartment fire by JFRDJFRD firefighters rescued one person out of an apartment fire on Friden Dr. Saturday night. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews rescued one person from an apartment on fire in the Ribault neighborhood Saturday night. In a tweet, JFRD says crews rushed to the apartment located on Friden Drive at around 9:10 p.m. Once there, firefighters battled heavy flames and smoke coming out of the building. Within minutes, firefighters managed to pull one person out of the apartment. JFRD said they cleared the apartment and found no other residents.
Detour on Union Street for several days after fire at old downtown funeral home
Read full article: Detour on Union Street for several days after fire at old downtown funeral homeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Part of Union Street will be closed for several days after a three-alarm fire that started Saturday at an abandoned commercial building in downtown Jacksonville, authorities said. Jacksonville police also taped off Union Street between Laura and Main streets. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that due to the fire, Union Street at Main Street will remain closed for several days, creating traffic delays for those coming into downtown on eastbound Union Street. The current detour diverts eastbound Union Street traffic to southbound Laura Street. Due to yesterday's structure fire, Union St. will remain closed for several days.
Firefighters battle massive blaze in downtown Jacksonville
Read full article: Firefighters battle massive blaze in downtown JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews battled a massive fire at an abandoned funeral home Downtown that took a little over an hour to get under control and involved the collapse of the roof and second floor, fire officials said. Flames could be seen pouring from the building at Main and Union streets as firefighters battled to douse the fire with several ladder trucks from above. Eventually, more than 45 apparatus and over 110 firefighters were on scene to battle the blaze, which they were able to get under control in a little over an hour. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry tweeted video of the firefighters, asking for prayers as they battled the dangerous blaze. Riska said State, Union and Laura streets downtown were all closed as firefighters battled the flames, but that they would reopen as crews were released from the scene.
Jacksonville firefighters begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Jacksonville firefighters begin receiving COVID-19 vaccineJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About 25 Jacksonville Fire and Rescue employees, including Chief Keith Powers, received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday afternoon. The remaining 1,600 JFRD employees will begin getting the vaccine next week -- a process that’s expected to last several days. The city said it is important that JFRD employees get vaccinated early because about 900 paramedics will be used to administer the shots to the public as early as next month. Clay County told News4Jax its firefighters will also be involved in giving shots to the public but they have not received any vaccine. Statewide more than 68,000 people have received either Pfizer’s or Moderna’s vaccine as of Wednesday.
Man shot several times in Downtown Jacksonville
Read full article: Man shot several times in Downtown JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This morning at 4:15, JSO patrol officers responded to a shooting on the 100 Block of N. Julia Street. They found an adult male with several gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue with life threatening injuries. JSO has an adult male suspect in custody. If you have information regarding this incident please call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, or jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org to email them.
Woman killed at park is Jacksonville’s 162nd homicide of 2020
Read full article: Woman killed at park is Jacksonville’s 162nd homicide of 2020JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman in her 20s was found shot to death Monday morning at Normandy Park, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue. A weapon and other evidence were located between where the victim was found and where the subject was taken into custody. “The witnesses provided a clothing and a physical description and the general area which he fled on foot,” JSO homicide Sgt. Her uncle, Timothy Williams, identified the victim as Ta’Liyah Williams. Tuesday morning the Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect, Deiondre Lewis, 22, as the man who was taken into custody.
JFRD: Person pulled from water on Little Talbot Island
Read full article: JFRD: Person pulled from water on Little Talbot IslandJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A person was pulled from the ocean Saturday afternoon off Little Talbot Island, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue. It happened at about 4 p.m. near Heckscher Drive. The person’s condition is unknown, but it was reported they had a heart attack.
Police: Argument between cars leads to deadly shooting
Read full article: Police: Argument between cars leads to deadly shootingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One man is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night that Jacksonville police said stemmed from an argument at an intersection on the Westside. He said that at about 8:30 p.m., a patrol officer made contact with the black car near Wilson Boulevard and I-295. “We are possibly looking for an outstanding white vehicle. “All we do know is that the black car was shot,” he said. “We do not know, we cannot say that there was anybody inside the car shooting back.”The victims in the shooting were not identified.
Jacksonville Fire-Rescue finds smoke, no fire on ship at Blount Island
Read full article: Jacksonville Fire-Rescue finds smoke, no fire on ship at Blount IslandJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A large number of fire engines responded to a report of a shipboard fire at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s Blount Island docks Tuesday night, but it appears nothing was on fire. The cargo carrier Hoegh told Jacksonville Fire and Rescue that five cars aboard the ship were on fire. Shortly after 11:30 p.m., Jacksonville Fire-Rescue tweeted: “Command has called this situation under control.... our crews are going home.” No injuries were reported. If the ship looks familiar, you might recall in June when a similar-looking cargo ship caught fire at Blount Island. A total of eight firefighters were injured when an explosion occurred on that ship while they were battling the fire.
Police swarm Hilltop Village Apartments after double shooting
Read full article: Police swarm Hilltop Village Apartments after double shootingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At least 20 units from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting Wednesday evening at a Northwest Jacksonville apartment complex. Lt. John Gay, with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, said units were called to the Hilltop Village Apartments shortly after 3:30 p.m. Two men were found shot. He said the shooting occurred in the courtyard. The motive for the shooting is unknown. Anyone with information was asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida.
Swimmer rescued from ocean Saturday morning in Atlantic Beach
Read full article: Swimmer rescued from ocean Saturday morning in Atlantic BeachATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – A person was taken to the hospital Saturday morning after being rescued from the ocean off Atlantic Beach, authorities said. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said the swimmer was in serious condition. RELATED: Woman pulled from Jacksonville Beach surf with husband Tuesday dies, sources sayJacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue said the swimmer was reported missing around 9 a.m. Saturday in North Jacksonville Beach and was found two hours later in Atlantic Beach, about 4 miles away. There were dangerous surf conditions in the ocean, including high surf and rough waves. Rob Emahiser with Ocean Rescue said people should keep in mind it’s late in the season, so they only have a few lifeguards out.
Multiple RVs destroyed by fire at Orange Park lot
Read full article: Multiple RVs destroyed by fire at Orange Park lotORANGE PARK, Fla. – Several recreational vehicles caught on fire on the parking lot of a travel store in Orange Park earlier this afternoon. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue rushed to the scene near Blanding Boulevard and Longchamp Drive around 4:00 p.m.JFRD released video of tall flames taking taking over at least 3 RVs parked side-by-side. Firefighters say no one was injured. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
Pearl Street shut down after gas line breaks
Read full article: Pearl Street shut down after gas line breaksJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A section of Pearl Street will be shut down Monday afternoon while crews from JEA do work in the area on a broken gas line. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the road was shut down between 15th and 18th street around 11 a.m. and will be closed for several hours. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said a hazmat team responded after a broken gas line and water main break was reported.
JFRD: At least 1 dead in crash on I-95 ramp at Lem Turner Road
Read full article: JFRD: At least 1 dead in crash on I-95 ramp at Lem Turner RoadJacksonville Fire and Rescue are investigating a crash and at least one person has been killed. The crash was reported on the I-95 southbound off ramp at Lem Turner Road. JFRD said the crash involved a fuel leak.
Jacksonville Fire Rescue: 1 rescued from apartment fire
Read full article: Jacksonville Fire Rescue: 1 rescued from apartment fireJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Firefighters were called to extinguish a fire Thursday night in Jacksonvilles Durkeeville neighborhood. According to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, one person was rescued. The apartment complex is on Palafox Street just north of Kings Road. The fire was brought under control within a few minutes.
Firefighters hospitalized after engine overturns along I-95
Read full article: Firefighters hospitalized after engine overturns along I-95JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A fire engine went off Interstate 95 near Emerson Street and overturned Wednesday afternoon. A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue spokesman said all firefighters aboard the vehicle were hospitalized even though there appeared to be no significant injures. This happened about 2:45 p.m. and continues to block two fo the four soutbound lanes, which has caused significant backups. JFRD said they will provide details of the accident and the injuries in a briefing at 5 p.m.
Car, motorcycle crash results in fatality
Read full article: Car, motorcycle crash results in fatalityJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a crash on Art Museum Drive and Atlantic Boulevard Sunday night. Crews found a car and motorcycle had crashed resulting in critical injuries. Crews are responding to a traffic accident at Art Museum dr and Atlantic blvd involving a motorcycle vs a car... S12 is on scene advising critical injuries....expect delays in the area. — MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) July 6, 2020The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office provided an update that the crash did result in a fatality. JFRD said traffic in the area should expect delays.
4th of July safety: Sparklers burn at 2,000 degrees
Read full article: 4th of July safety: Sparklers burn at 2,000 degreesAccording to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were an estimated 900 emergency department-treated injuries in the U.S. associated with sparklers in 2019. Jimmy Patronis, the state fire marshal, released these fireworks safety guidelines. Beware of allowing young children to play with sparklers – Fireworks or sparklers can reach temperatures of more than 1200 degrees, which can cause third degree burns. Consider attending a professional fireworks show – The best opportunity to protect yourself and your family from fireworks injuries is to let a trained professional handle the fireworks. Professional fireworks shows may be impacted by COVID-19 guidelines.
Nassau teacher, her father killed after tree falls on SUV mid-drive
Read full article: Nassau teacher, her father killed after tree falls on SUV mid-driveJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two people died after an tree fell on an SUV on the Northside just before noon Thursday, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue confirmed. The oak tree fell across the road, striking the car mid-drive. The West Nassau High School athletic director told News4Jax that Carrie Higginbotham, a math teacher at the school, died in the crash. She said that the 37-year-old’s father was also in the SUV and died. The high school posted on Facebook:Drivers following behind the car say they were horrified.
After putting out blaze, firefighter makes 2-year-olds day
Read full article: After putting out blaze, firefighter makes 2-year-olds dayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The second floor of a home under construction in Avondale was heavily damaged by a fire early Monday morning. The fire marshal is investigating since there were indications the fire to a home on Boone Park Avenue just north of Hershel Street was intentionally set. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responds to home fires almost every day in some part of town, they do their job, roll up their hoses and leave. JFRD District Chief Trevor Hyer took that as his cue. With that, Emmett Faulkner got a full tour of Engine 23, ending with him and his mom in the drivers seat.
Vehicle catches fire in garage of Ponte Vedra townhome
Read full article: Vehicle catches fire in garage of Ponte Vedra townhomePONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A vehicle caught fire in the garage of a home in Ponte Vedra Beach on Monday morning, authorities said. The fire was reported at 9:37 a.m. near Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Corona Road. St. Johns County Fire Rescue and they called Jacksonville Fire and Rescue for mutual aid. The fire was contained to the garage and limited damage was reported, SJCFR said. Firefighters said no injuries were reported.
After firefighter tests positive, 24 more are quarantined
Read full article: After firefighter tests positive, 24 more are quarantinedJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A firefighter from a Southside firehouse tested positive for COVID-19 will be off the job for 14 days, as will 24 others who were around him, the city of Jacksonville said Thursday. Many of those were from Fire Station 21 on Powers Avenue, but some were also from a training class that the infected firefighter attended Wednesday morning. These are not the first from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue to test positive or require quarantine. The company will do it again Friday at the Jacksonville Association of Firefighters union hall on Stockton Street. This deep cleaning was scheduled before the latest firefighter tested positive.
JFRD: Mobile home catches on fire in the Ortega neighborhood
Read full article: JFRD: Mobile home catches on fire in the Ortega neighborhoodJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue says that a mobile home caught on fire near the 5200 block of Collins Road in the Ortega neighborhood. Crews rushed to the scene at around 6 a.m., and immediately started fighting flames coming out of the home. JFRD says the fire is now under control. No injuries have been reported so far. The Red Cross is currently helping one individual who was displaced by the incident.
JFRD chief on cargo ship explosion: 'We came very close to losing some firefighters
Read full article: JFRD chief on cargo ship explosion: 'We came very close to losing some firefightersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Five days after nine Jacksonville firefighters were injured battling a huge blaze inside a car-carrier ship docked at Blount Island Marine Terminal, all but two are out of the hospital. The firefighters escaped the ship with their lives, but with burns to their heads and hands. JFRD Chief Kieth Powers was there as the explosion happened. We came very close to losing some firefighters the other night," Powers said. Wyse is concerned that all of the firefighters involved may also have mental scars of trauma from this life-changing moment.