Jacksonville, Fla. — An abandoned building north of downtown caught fire Sunday morning, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD).
According to their official Twitter page, crews responded to the commercial building at 16th and Franklin Street and were able to quickly control the fire.
#UPDATE: JFRD says this fire is suspicious so the State Fire Marshall is investigating. JFRD determined it broke out from multiple locations inside the abandoned building. No one was injured, but take a listen to the dangers involved for firefighters: https://t.co/SL0ypo1LaV https://t.co/Sz7KVP1qXT pic.twitter.com/WgDXKAB2X7
— Jessica Barreto (@BarretoReports) May 30, 2021
JFRD Capt. Eric Prosswimmer said fires in abandoned buildings can be especially dangerous for firefighters because “they are in various stages of disarray”.
Prosswimmer told Action News Jax that the fire is considered “suspicious” at this time.
JFRD is sharing photos from inside the school. View them here.
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Crews are responding to a commercial building structure fire at 16th and Franklin street..E2 is on scene advising smoke showing.
— THEJFRD (@THEJFRD) May 30, 2021
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