5 displaced after 2 houses catch fire

Published On: Feb 04 2013 04:34:32 PM EST   Updated On: Feb 04 2013 05:17:48 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -

Five people were displaced when two homes caught fire Monday afternoon in Brentwood.

Firefighters were called to the homes in the 4500 block of Perry Street about 4 p.m.

Heavy flames were seen coming from the attic of one home, and the fire spread to the other home, which is about 8 feet apart.

IMAGES: Same fire burns 2 houses

The fire was put out a short time later. No one was hurt.

The five displaced are all adults.

The state Fire Marshal was called to investigate.

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