Fire closes down businesses, prompts evacuation at Tapestry Park

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — At least a dozen firetrucks and ambulances with Jacksonville Fire Rescue were on scene to help fight the two alarm fire.

Neighbors told Action News Jax that the flames started on the first floor, outside one of the units, but smoke rose up to the rooms above. JFRD said there’s heavy water and smoke damage inside.

Other nearby units were evacuated and some businesses closed while power was shut off to the property.

As of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, JFRD said the fire was contained, but they continued to monitor for hotspots in other units. Nobody was hurt, but some dogs were rescued, and officials said a firefighter helped revive one of the pets.

JFRD crews battle fire in Tapestry Park The Tapestry Park fire quickly became a two alarm fire, taking over two hours to get under control. (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department)

JFRD crews battle fire in Tapestry Park Thankfully no one was hurt, and officials said a firefighter helped revive one of the pets! (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department)

JFRD crews battle fire in Tapestry Park According to Captain Eric Prosswimmer, they had to cut through stucco to try and expose the fire. (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department)

JFRD crews battle fire in Tapestry Park Crews from Engine 28 pulled pets from the fire, TL21 tended to the dogs, and Rescue 44 was able to check them too. JFRD said, "saving lives takes a team!" (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department)

JFRD crews battle fire in Tapestry Park JFRD responded to this fire shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday, and as of 1:30 p.m. they said the fire was contained. (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department)

JFRD crews battle fire in Tapestry Park Crews from Engine 28 pulled 2 pets from the fire, TL21 tended to the dogs, and Rescue 44 was able to check them too. JFRD said, "saving lives takes a team!" (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department)

JFRD crews battle fire in Tapestry Park Saving pets lives! JFRD said their rescue team was able to check out the dogs after they were pulled from the fire today, reviving one of them. (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department)

JFRD crews battle fire in Tapestry Park At least a dozen firetrucks and ambulances with Jacksonville Fire Rescue were on scene to help fight the two alarm fire. (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department)

The owners of the unit, Melody and Dennis Fhaura, were not home at the time the fire broke out and their kids were at school.

“It’s shocking, we didn’t know what was going on. I came because my wife called and told me there’s a fire and they’re trying to get into our unit,” Dennis said.

“Thankfully it happened during the day. If this had happened at night, nobody would’ve noticed and it could’ve been more than just our unit,” Melody added.

At this time, JFRD is still investigating what caused the fire.