A structure fire broke out yesterday in the 10000 block of Delgado Avenue in Flagler Estates, St. Johns County, requiring a response from local fire crews. According to a social media post by St. Johns County Fire Rescue, firefighters from Engine Company 8 reported a working fire upon arrival just after 11:30 a.m., with visible flames emanating from the front of a single-family residence.
Before fire crews arrived on the scene, a deputy from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office entered the home and rescued an elderly man who was confined to a wheelchair. The deputy’s actions are credited with preventing further injury. The resident was later taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Fire crews quickly responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control. A search of the residence confirmed that no other individuals were inside at the time of the fire. The coordinated efforts of the fire department and law enforcement led to a prompt resolution of the incident, with no further injuries reported.
