Hot fireworks in trash can spark blaze that destroys Eagle Landing home
Firefighters said hot fireworks left in a trash can sparked a fire at this Clay County home. (Courtesy of Clay County Fire Rescue)
OAKLEAF, Fla. – An Eagle Landing home was heavily damaged overnight by a fire that started with hot fireworks left in a trash can, firefighters said.
According to Clay County Fire Rescue, four people were in the home when it caught fire, but everyone was able to get out safely and no injuries were reported.
The home was on Club lake Drive in the Oakleaf area.
According to Fire Rescue, firefighters determined the cause of the fire was hot fireworks that were left in a garage trash can.
The family is working with the Red Cross for temporary housing.
Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
About the Author Francine Frazier headshot
A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.
Medical Mission at Home event helps patients get care they need for free ▶ 0:51
Medical Mission at Home event helps patients get care they need for free
Georgia church shifts from supporting firefighters to helping homeowners recover from Brantley fire ▶ 0:38
Georgia church shifts from supporting firefighters to helping homeowners recover from Brantley fire
St. Johns County superintendent nears end of first year in role. How would you rate him? ▶ 0:39
St. Johns County superintendent nears end of first year in role. How would you rate him?
‘Nothing short of a miracle’: Some Brantley County homes spared as wildfire damage comes into focus ▶ 2:09
‘Nothing short of a miracle’: Some Brantley County homes spared as wildfire damage comes into focus
Jury finds 4 men guilty in killing of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio ▶ 0:36
Jury finds 4 men guilty in killing of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio
Back in business: St. Johns County food truck park reopens after commission vote ▶ 1:24
Back in business: St. Johns County food truck park reopens after commission vote
Wild hogs destroy yards in Seven Pines neighborhood ▶ 0:42
Wild hogs destroy yards in Seven Pines neighborhood
News4JAX hosts donation drive at Channel 4 to support Brantley County wildfire victims ▶ 0:54
News4JAX hosts donation drive at Channel 4 to support Brantley County wildfire victims
News4JAX hosts donation drive at Channel 4 to support Brantley County wildfire victims ▶ 1:25
News4JAX hosts donation drive at Channel 4 to support Brantley County wildfire victims
Man seriously injured in Butler Beach road rage shooting describes harrowing encounter ▶ 0:52
Man seriously injured in Butler Beach road rage shooting describes harrowing encounter
Jacksonville faces unhealthy air quality from wildfire more than 100 miles west ▶ 0:52
Jacksonville faces unhealthy air quality from wildfire more than 100 miles west
What we learned about Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray's removal from DCPS classroom duties ▶ 1:50
What we learned about Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray's removal from DCPS classroom duties
Brantley County launches ‘one-stop’ website for residents as crews move to recovery efforts ▶ 0:54
Brantley County launches ‘one-stop’ website for residents as crews move to recovery efforts
Jacksonville couple works to get discounted mobile homes to Brantley County wildfire victims ▶ 1:51
Jacksonville couple works to get discounted mobile homes to Brantley County wildfire victims
FSU, Georgia football cancel 2027, 2028 home-and-home series ▶ 0:59
FSU, Georgia football cancel 2027, 2028 home-and-home series
It's time for a bath! Scrub a dub dub, it's time to wash the tub. New crop of greens coming soon! ▶ 3:50
It's time for a bath! Scrub a dub dub, it's time to wash the tub. New crop of greens coming soon!
Moms are shrimply the best! ⚾🌸 ▶ 0:44
Moms are shrimply the best! ⚾🌸
What choices are you making as cost of living rises? ▶ 1:28
What choices are you making as cost of living rises?
Voices of the 904 Ep. 5 - Behind his lens for Cr8Jax lies the reflection of community & connection ▶ 0:18
Voices of the 904 Ep. 5 - Behind his lens for Cr8Jax lies the reflection of community & connection
Man found dead in motel parking lot on Philips Highway ▶ 0:48
Man found dead in motel parking lot on Philips Highway
Donation Drive: News4JAX hosts Positively JAX collection for wildfire victims ▶ 1:33
Donation Drive: News4JAX hosts Positively JAX collection for wildfire victims
Clay County Schools job fair draws hundreds of applicants for 200 open positions ▶ 1:06
Clay County Schools job fair draws hundreds of applicants for 200 open positions
Hours-long standoff with armed man barricaded in a truck behind Walmart ends in police shooting ▶ 0:43
Hours-long standoff with armed man barricaded in a truck behind Walmart ends in police shooting
1A State Track bringing home hardware 🏅 ▶ 0:45
1A State Track bringing home hardware 🏅
Former Bolles and NFL star Hayden Hurst finds strength in giving back, ▶ 1:28
Former Bolles and NFL star Hayden Hurst finds strength in giving back,
Previous photo Next photo
