JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two years ago today, flames tore through the RISE Doro apartments in Downtown Jacksonville, destroying the building just days before residents were scheduled to move in.
Video from the night of the fire shows towering flames and heavy smoke pouring from the building. Footage taken two days later reveals the extent of the damage, with nearly all residential units destroyed. Months later, reconstruction was already underway. Now, the building is once again ready to open its doors.
RISE Real Estate CEO Greg Blais said the fire is something he will never forget…