Jacksonville, FL – 1 Injured in House Fire at River Hills Circle
Jacksonville, FL (May 1, 2020) – This morning, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, as well as local officials, responded to the scene of a house fire.
The incident took place early in the morning when a fire broke out in a home at 1500 River Hills Circle in Jacksonville. Fire crews were immediately dispatched to the scene.
While there, those inside were allegedly able to get out of the home themselves. However, one person received injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.
Police continue their investigation into the circumstances leading up to the fire.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
House Fires in Florida
Thousands of house fires occur in Florida every year, with many of these leading to burn injuries and smoke inhalation. These injuries can easily cause a victim to spend time in the hospital as they work on their recovery, leading to extensive medical bills and time away from work at times. Facing the aftermath of a house fire can be a scary thing to do on your own, especially when you have been injured. Because of this, you are urged to speak with a skilled personal injury attorney.
At Sheftall & Associates, our compassionate Florida accident attorneys have dedicated ourselves to helping victims obtain compensation when they have been wrongfully injured in an accident. We understand how overwhelming the aftermath of a fire can be and, if you believe that another party is at fault for the fire, you have rights under Florida law. Please contact a Florida accident attorney immediately at (904) 575-9026 to get started on your claim.
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