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Apartment fire in New Town investigated as suspected arson

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department

Jacksonville, Fl — An early morning apartment fire in Jacksonville’s New Town area is being investigated as suspected arson. No one was injured in the fire at the apartments on Morgan Street near W. Beaver on the westside.

Jacksonville Fire Rescue says it found a clothes pile on fire inside the oven of a unit when they got inside. There was no confirmation on a suspect and no one was hurt.

The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

This is a developing story, refresh for updates.

Rich Jones

Rich Jones

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.

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