Many displaced from Powers Ave fire

Jacksonville, FL — Firefighters tell Action News Jax they could hear screams coming from a burning building as they arrived at the Pinebrook Apartments in the San Jose area of Jacksonville Saturday.

Although no serious injuries were reported, two people and a pet were rescued from the fire at 7500 Powers Avenue.

Heavy fire was showing and black smoke was streaming into the sky as JFRD firefighters responded to the scene.

Within minutes, the fire chief declared a second alarm to get extra manpower to the 2-story complex.

Firefighters were able to knock down the main fire in but not before it had spread into the attic trusses.

It was declared under control after about 30 minutes.

There's no word yet on exactly how and where the fire started. The state fire marshal has been called to investigate.

Originally, fifteen residents were displaced by the fire, but that totally has apparently climbed. The Red Cross was on scene to help them.