Man found dead in burned van outside home that caught fire in Sans Souci

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was found dead Thursday morning in a badly burned van that was parked in the driveway of a home that caught fire, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.

Firefighters were called just before 5:45 a.m. to the house fire on Loran Drive, north of Barnes Road near University Boulevard South.

In addition to the van, an SUV and the Sans Souci home were left damaged by flames and smoke.

JFRD said the Red Cross is helping two adults who were able to escape the house fire.

It’s believed the fire started in the carport and spread to the home.

The roof of a house next door was also damaged by the flames.