Fire marshal called for 2 overnight fires in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax has learned of two overnight fires in Jacksonville that required the services of the fire marshal.

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The first fire took place at a home on 13700 1st St. W. in Northside Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department reported that the entire home became “fully involved” in the fire, and the state fire marshal was called.

The owner was home at the time of the incident, but no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is unknown.

The second fire took place at a home at 3300 Guernsey Ct. The family was home at the time of the fire, and the Red Cross was called for two adults and two children. No injuries were reported at the scene.

The state fire marshal was also called for this incident, but the cause of the fire is still unknown.

With the rise in residential fires in Jacksonville over the past year, JFRD continues to work to address fire safety concerns. In January, a new position was created in the department to address fire safety and encourage safe habits. Further information on the JFRD position and safety tips can be found in the story below.

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Action News Jax will continue to follow the story and get you updates as events unfold.

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