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Jacksonville family escapes overnight house fire

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department arrived on the scene of a house fire of 43rd Street around 3:30 a.m Tuesday.

A family of seven escaped the blaze and were waiting on the street when the response team arrived.

The family believes the fire started because of electrical issues.

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