Explosion and Blaze Rock Jacksonville’s Hillcrest Community; Emergency Services Respond
Jacksonville, Fla. — A residential area in Jacksonville’s Westside was rocked by a significant fire and what appeared to be an explosion early Thursday, resulting in injuries and the destruction of multiple homes. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the Hillcrest neighborhood following reports of the blaze and a loud blast. Upon arrival, firefighters battled the sweeping flames which had fully engulfed at least two homes and threatened several others. Witnesses described a disturbing scene …