Man hospitalized in critical condition after Arlington apartment fire, JFRD says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One person was hospitalized in critical condition after an apartment fire Friday in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

JFRD tweeted at 4:10 p.m. that crews were called to a fire at an apartment complex off of Arlington Expressway. News4JAX was told the fire filled an apartment with heavy smoke.

JFRD confirmed to News4JAX that a man, who does not live at the apartment, was transported to a hospital and that he was in critical condition at last check.

A woman and four children will get Red Cross assistance.