Early Thursday morning, a fire claimed the life of a woman and injured two men in Dinsmore, Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 1:30 a.m. on the 8100 block of Cranbrooke Court, where they found the mobile home fully on fire, according to First Coast News. The victims were discovered outside the residence and quickly transported to a local hospital.
The fire that resulted in casualties and injuries has led to an investigation by both the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office homicide unit and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. According to Action News Jax, the exact cause of the fire is still being examined, and it is too early to speculate about foul play. The identity of the woman and the condition of the two injured men have not yet been released.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the fire to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500, or to send an email to [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-845-TIPS, as stated in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announcement.
The local fire department was seen battling the blaze in a post by THEJFRD X account, showing the seriousness of the situation as firefighters worked to put out the flames. The medical examiner's office will determine the cause of death for the woman who lost her life in the fire.
Crews are working a residential structure fire to a mobile home in the 8100 block of Cranbrooke court
— THEJFRD (@THEJFRD) September 26, 2024
