Jacksonville Fire Rescue Battles Westside House Fire, One Hospitalized
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) crews are actively battling a house fire on Baxter Street in Jacksonville’s Westside. The fire, which was reported around 4 p.m. at a home near Oakleaf Plantation, has resulted in at least one person being transported to the hospital. The individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Details regarding the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage to the property are not yet available. JFRD personnel are on the scene working to extinguish the blaze and secure the area. Local news outlets, including Action News Jax, are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. The incident has drawn emergency services to the residential area, impacting local activity as crews manage the situation.