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JFRD responding to house fire caused by lightning in Atlantic Beach

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ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla — Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews are responding to a house fire in Atlantic Beach.

JFRD said the fire, located in the 2300 block of Fiddlers Lane, was caused by lightning.

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Crews worked to get the fire under control and requested additional units. They say the fire started in the garage of a 2-story home and went up to the attic.

The house is believed to be a loss, according to JFRD.

This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.

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