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Reconstruction of RISE Doro apartments underway 1 year after devastating fire

Read full article: Reconstruction of RISE Doro apartments underway 1 year after devastating fire

One year after the $60 million RISE Doro luxury apartment complex in Jacksonville burned down, its developers remain determined to come back stronger.

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Cause of fire at RISE Doro apartments ‘undetermined’ but likely caused by ‘irregular electrical activity’: final report

Read full article: Cause of fire at RISE Doro apartments ‘undetermined’ but likely caused by ‘irregular electrical activity’: final report

The Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives Investigations released its final report into last year’s massive fire at the RISE Doro apartments and found “no conclusive evidence” to determine the specific cause of the blaze.

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#AskJAXTDY | When will Rise Doro apartments rise again after fire?

Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | When will Rise Doro apartments rise again after fire?

About 11 months ago, fire swept through the $65 million Rise Doro apartments in Jacksonville’s Sports and Entertainment District, severely damaging the wood-framed seven-story building on A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. At the time, Rise Doro’s owners said they would rebuild. Jacksonville Today reader Kathy B. wonders when.

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City of Jacksonville would give more than $15 million in incentives to help rebuild RISE Doro

Read full article: City of Jacksonville would give more than $15 million in incentives to help rebuild RISE Doro

The City of Jacksonville is looking into giving developers of the RISE Doro an incentive package that would help them rebuild after a devastating fire that destroyed portions of the building in January.

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Demolition of RISE Doro almost complete following devastating fire; future still unclear

Read full article: Demolition of RISE Doro almost complete following devastating fire; future still unclear

It’s been about three months since the Rise Doro apartments caught fire downtown, destroying the apartment complex just days before it was set to open.

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Report: Forensic engineer to determine if RISE Doro ‘podium,’ garage can be reused

Read full article: Report: Forensic engineer to determine if RISE Doro ‘podium,’ garage can be reused

After last month’s devastating fire, RISE plans to bring in forensic engineers to determine if the concrete parking garage and "podium" at the Doro apartments Downtown can be reused.

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Manifest Distillery raises glasses to Jacksonville firefighters who worked around the clock to battle RISE Doro blaze

Read full article: Manifest Distillery raises glasses to Jacksonville firefighters who worked around the clock to battle RISE Doro blaze

Manifest Distillery honored the many firefighters who worked tirelessly to prevent the fire at the RISE Doro apartment building from spreading to other buildings, causing an even bigger disaster.

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One week into RISE Doro apartment demolition, progress comes one small piece at a time

Read full article: One week into RISE Doro apartment demolition, progress comes one small piece at a time

Friday marks one week since crews began demolishing the RISE Doro apartment building after a devastating fire nearly two weeks ago.

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RISE Doro demolition, ongoing stadium negotiations raise questions about future of downtown

Read full article: RISE Doro demolition, ongoing stadium negotiations raise questions about future of downtown

As the demolition of the RISE Doro apartment complex continues, Mayor Donna Deegan spoke on the possible future of the building, and where the negotiations for the Jaguars’ new stadium stand.

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Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building begins, could take weeks; investigation into cause ongoing

Read full article: Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building begins, could take weeks; investigation into cause ongoing

Heavy equipment moved into place Friday morning and crews began what will likely be a weekslong process to tear down the RISE Doro apartment building. A crane began tearing off parts of the top corner of the building before 6:30 a.m. Friday but then work abruptly stopped.

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Local businesses impacted by RISE Doro apartment fire face financial strain

Read full article: Local businesses impacted by RISE Doro apartment fire face financial strain

Businesses around the fire-gutted RISE Doro apartment complex in Jacksonville are experiencing the negative effects of being closed due to the aftermath of the devastating fire. The adjacent businesses, now in the collapse zone, are facing significant financial losses as they are unable to operate. The impact of the fire extends beyond the immediate closures, with downtown development plans being delayed. As the fire-damaged building awaits demolition, businesses struggle with road closures and the costs are quickly adding up. Despite the losses, business owners express gratitude for the efforts of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and urge support from the community to help mitigate the financial impact.

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Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building looms as some express concerns over timing

Read full article: Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building looms as some express concerns over timing

Crews are setting up equipment and preparing to tear down the Rise Doro apartment building following a massive fire that sparked Sunday night and was still smoldering Wednesday.

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RISE Doro was set to open this weekend to residents. But not all of its permits were in place

Read full article: RISE Doro was set to open this weekend to residents. But not all of its permits were in place

RISE Doro, the downtown Jacksonville apartment that was mangled in a multi-day fire, was planning to open this weekend, even though all its permits were not in place.

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Structural engineer ‘concerned’ over RISE Doro emergency demolition, believes investigative work could be compromised

Read full article: Structural engineer ‘concerned’ over RISE Doro emergency demolition, believes investigative work could be compromised

As the city of Jacksonville reviews a permit to tear down the RISE Doro apartment building, a structural engineer said the emergency demolition could mean a lot of investigative work now won’t happen.

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Expect traffic delays when heading to Jacksonville Icemen game on Wednesday evening

Read full article: Expect traffic delays when heading to Jacksonville Icemen game on Wednesday evening

If you’re heading to the Icemen game against the Florida Everblades Wednesday night, you can expect some traffic delays, officials said.

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Crews set up for demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building as city reviews emergency permit

Read full article: Crews set up for demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building as city reviews emergency permit

It will cost an estimated $1 million to demolish the 80-foot-tall RISE Doro apartment building after a devastating fire left it unsafe and at risk of collapse.

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JFRD captain breaks down firefighters’ efforts in battling massive fire at RISE Doro

Read full article: JFRD captain breaks down firefighters’ efforts in battling massive fire at RISE Doro

The fire at the downtown RISE Doro apartment building isn’t completely extinguished but Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Capt. Eric Prosswimmer said crews are now down to one ladder, one engine and one fire chief.

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$6M in city incentives likely off the table for owners after RISE Doro devastated by fire

Read full article: $6M in city incentives likely off the table for owners after RISE Doro devastated by fire

Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer said she’s encouraged that the RISE CEO has committed to rebuilding in Downtown Jacksonville after the RISE Doro apartments went up in flames.

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RISE Doro hired a private company to conduct building inspections. How is that different from a city inspector?

Read full article: RISE Doro hired a private company to conduct building inspections. How is that different from a city inspector?

Permits for the RISE Doro show it hired a private company to do some of its building inspections, while the structure was being built.

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Collapse concerns emerge following fire at RISE Doro apartments, building to be partially demolished, officials say

Read full article: Collapse concerns emerge following fire at RISE Doro apartments, building to be partially demolished, officials say

As fire crews battle hot spots that keep popping up at the RISE Doro apartments, officials have brought up the possibility of demolition due to collapse concerns at the Downtown apartment complex.

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Roads around RISE Doro apartments closed ‘until further notice’ over concerns of collapse

Read full article: Roads around RISE Doro apartments closed ‘until further notice’ over concerns of collapse

Until the fire-gutted RISE Doro apartment building can be torn down, the surrounding streets, a nearby parking garage and several businesses will remain closed.

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‘The timing was just terrible’: Why the sprinkler system didn’t activate at RISE Doro apartments

Read full article: ‘The timing was just terrible’: Why the sprinkler system didn’t activate at RISE Doro apartments

The fire that destroyed the RISE Doro apartments in Downtown Jacksonville sparked just days before the final inspection that would have allowed the building’s sprinkler system to be activated.

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Apartment fire aftermath: Tenants who were days from moving into RISE Doro building must move elsewhere

Read full article: Apartment fire aftermath: Tenants who were days from moving into RISE Doro building must move elsewhere

After a devastating fire left a brand-new luxury apartment building unsafe and likely to be demolished, tenants who expected to move in this weekend will have to live elsewhere.

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No evidence of harmful runoff into St. Johns River as RISE Doro building continues to burn, environmental group says

Read full article: No evidence of harmful runoff into St. Johns River as RISE Doro building continues to burn, environmental group says

A brand-new luxury apartment building that was set to begin housing tenants by this weekend is now a water-soaked wood frame shell filled with soot and ash.

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What’s next for the downtown apartment building marred by devastating fire?

Read full article: What’s next for the downtown apartment building marred by devastating fire?

What are the next steps for the future of the downtown apartment complex that went up in flames just days before it was scheduled to welcome residents?

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JFRD chief explains why it’s difficult to put the fires out at RISE Doro apartments

Read full article: JFRD chief explains why it’s difficult to put the fires out at RISE Doro apartments

Since late Sunday night, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has been trying to extinguish a fire at the new RISE Doro Apartments on East Adams Street. JFRD Chief Keith Powers said the fire has been difficult to put out because of void spaces in the building during construction.

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Wood-frame construction, like what was used in RISE Doro, is common in Florida because of its cost. But there are risks

Read full article: Wood-frame construction, like what was used in RISE Doro, is common in Florida because of its cost. But there are risks

Wood-frame construction is permitted statewide in Florida and it’s a common choice for developers, even when it comes to high-rise apartment buildings like the downtown complex that caught fire on Sunday night and burned into Monday afternoon.

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RISE developer says he ‘absolutely wants to see a rebuild’ after fire destroys Downtown apartment complex

Read full article: RISE developer says he ‘absolutely wants to see a rebuild’ after fire destroys Downtown apartment complex

The developer of RISE Doro, a downtown apartment complex that was destroyed in a massive fire, is a real estate company named RISE. The company has dozens of apartment complexes located across the country in its portfolio, including several in the Jacksonville area.

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As downtown apartment fire burned, JFRD rushed to keep wall from collapsing onto Intuition, Manifest Distilling

Read full article: As downtown apartment fire burned, JFRD rushed to keep wall from collapsing onto Intuition, Manifest Distilling

As more than 100 firefighters worked through the night battling a massive blaze at a downtown Jacksonville apartment building, they were also working to protect nearby businesses.

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Deegan: Massive sports complex apartment fire a ‘setback’ for downtown development, housing woes

Read full article: Deegan: Massive sports complex apartment fire a ‘setback’ for downtown development, housing woes

After the RISE Doro apartments caught fire Sunday night, and firefighters battled the fire into Monday afternoon, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan called it a setback to downtown revitalization efforts.

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A brief history of RISE Doro apartments, the $67M downtown complex that caught fire just weeks before opening

Read full article: A brief history of RISE Doro apartments, the $67M downtown complex that caught fire just weeks before opening

Before a brand new luxury apartment complex set to open near the downtown sports complex in March caught fire Sunday night, there was a controversy over a historic building demolition and major cost overruns.

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Timeline: Luxury apartment complex in Downtown Jacksonville goes up in flames weeks before opening

Read full article: Timeline: Luxury apartment complex in Downtown Jacksonville goes up in flames weeks before opening

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews battled through the night as a brand-new luxury apartment building Downtown went up in flames.

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Local air quality in Downtown Jacksonville spikes to unhealthy levels after apartment fire

Read full article: Local air quality in Downtown Jacksonville spikes to unhealthy levels after apartment fire

The weather has been difficult for firefighters with low humidity and gusty winds. Skies are sunny but filled with smoke around the Sports Complex and Southbank.

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‘We’re talking about days’: JFRD says construction makes massive fire at luxury Downtown apartments difficult to fight

Read full article: ‘We’re talking about days’: JFRD says construction makes massive fire at luxury Downtown apartments difficult to fight

A brand-new apartment building that was still under construction in downtown Jacksonville appears to be a complete loss after a massive blaze that kept more than 100 firefighters working through the night.

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