JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Early Wednesday morning, officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Workplace smelled smoke whereas patrolling close to Hendricks Avenue and Ridgeland Highway. They adopted the scent to a close-by neighborhood. There, they discovered a home engulfed in flames, with fireplace reaching 4 to five toes excessive.
The Jacksonville Hearth and Rescue Division arrived after being referred to as to the scene. First responders discovered a lady inside the house, deceased. Officers haven’t launched her age or identification.
A cat was additionally discovered inside the home. Firefighters rescued the cat and took it to a veterinarian. There was no replace on its situation.
Investigators imagine the hearth was unintended however are nonetheless working to find out the trigger. When requested if it may have been associated to an area heater attributable to chilly temperatures, Sergeant Ray Reeves stated it’s too early to inform.
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