Jacksonville Beach, FL – One Injured in House Fire at 1st Ave N
Jacksonville Beach, FL (June 10, 2020) – Last night, one person was injured in a house fire that took place in Jacksonville Beach.
The fire started after 10:30 p.m. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department was called to the scene at 300 1st Avenue North, where firefighters immediately found one person was trapped inside the home.
Firefighters went in and pulled the victim out of the house. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
No other people were injured in the fire and firefighters were able to extinguish it in a short period of time.
The investigation into the fire continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
House Fires in Florida
Each year, thousands of fires start in homes in Florida, some of which are minor and others that are incredibly severe. In 2016, it was reported that 54,000 fires took place throughout the state of Florida. If you have been injured in a fire and you believe that it took place due to negligent reasons, you may be faced with a variety of challenges. It is essential that you seek the help of a Florida personal injury attorney in your time of need.
Our Florida accident attorneys at Sheftall & Associates are dedicated to helping those in need following fires that are not their fault. The injuries that commonly stem from these accidents can be catastrophic and include smoke inhalation and burn injuries. If you have been injured and you wonder what types of compensation you may be eligible for, it is important that you have help from a knowledgeable attorney on your side. Please contact an accident attorney in Florida at (904) 575-9026 to find out how we can assist you.
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