Arlington family escapes house fire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two adults and two children saw smoke coming from a bedroom of their home on Stonehurst Road North at midday Monday and got out safely, according to Jacksonville Fire-Rescue.

Flames were shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived just after noon. Firefighters said the neighborhood doesn't have fire hydrants, so JFRD had to bring in water in tankers.

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Initial indications were that the fire started accidentally.

Damage to the house was substantial and The Red Cross is helping the family. 


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