A fire destroyed a home on Lake Jacksonville, threatening nearby structures before firefighters contained it. The cause is under investigation by the fire marshal.
JACKSONVILLE, Texas — A home on Lake Jacksonville was destroyed after an overnight Tuesday fire.
According to the Jacksonville Fire Department, firefighters responded to a home on Byrd Branch Lane fully engulfed in flames and the fire was threatening nearby homes as well. Officials said no one was inside the two-story lake house. Neighbors are the ones who called 911, alerting the fire department.
Firefighters worked to set up defensive operations and began their efforts to save the neighboring homes. One structure was damaged by fire as well as heat and smoke. The fire got under control around 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Jacksonville Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the origin and cause of the blaze. No one was injured.