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…