American Red Cross assisting after fire on Northside leaves 19 without homes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE 8:19 p.m.: The American Red Cross issued a statement on the fire that left 19 people without homes at a Northside apartment complex on Thursday evening.

“Eight American Red Cross volunteers are assisting residents of Element at River Pointe apartments displaced by a multi-unit fire. The Red Cross are helping an estimate of 19 residents by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, lodging and other essentials such as help replacing medications and mental health support.”

Action News Jax is at the scene of an apartment complex fire on the Northside.

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The fire was reported at The Element at River Pointe Apartments on Harts Road.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that although there were no injuries, possibly 20 people were displaced. The department said they are working to find those people a place to stay.

The Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives will investigate the cause of the fire.

This is a developing story.

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