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Early Morning Fire at Westside Apartments Displaces Four Units, No Injuries Reported
A structure fire at Magnolia Terrace Apartments near Jammes Road early Sunday displaced residents from at least four units, but Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews knocked down the flames quickly and reported no injuries. The Red Cross and JFRD's emergency preparedness team are assisting affected families as the State Fire Marshal investigates the cause.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. â Residents of at least four units at Magnolia Terrace Apartments on the city's Westside were displaced early Sunday morning after a structure fire broke out near Jammes Road, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
The first JFRD unit to arrive encountered heavy smoke and fire, but crews were able to knock the blaze down quickly. No civilians or firefighters were injured, and no medical transports were necessary, the department said.
The Red Cross is on scene assisting displaced residents, and JFRD's emergency preparedness team is also responding to help affected families. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
The fire adds to the pressures facing renters in Jacksonville's older apartment stock, where a single incident can leave multiple households scrambling for temporary shelter. Community organizations and city services often play a critical role in the days after such displacements, particularly for residents without renters insurance or nearby family.
Anyone with information about the fire's origin is encouraged to contact the State Fire Marshal's office. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.