‘It was a fright’: Black plumes of smoke seen in Durkeeville after fire Saturday afternoon

A quiet Saturday afternoon in the Durkeeville neighborhood turned into a scene of panic as a massive plume of black smoke rose over the skyline, triggered by a shed fire that quickly spread to a family home.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) arrived at the scene around 3:20 p.m. Twelve fire apparatuses were deployed to battle the blaze, which officials say originated in a backyard shed before threatening the main residence.

Inside the home at the time were two adults and an infant. Fortunately, JFRD confirmed that all three escaped the building safely…

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