Jacksonville, Fl — A man and his two kids were able to escape a house fire early this morning in the eTown area, just south of Atlantic Coast High School.
It’s believed the fire started as a result of an overheated lithium battery in a golf cart that was plugged into the garage. The man in the home said he woke up when he heard the batteries explode.
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The family is now staying with other relatives.
The home is in the Nobel Community off Fulcrum Avenue, off the East Beltway. JFRD says surrounding homes sustained heat damage.
At this time, 1-800-BOARDUP is at the scene stabilizing the home.
You can help the family recover after their house fire by going to their gofundme page.
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