JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office detectives are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred late Friday night.<\/p>\n
JSO said patrol officers were called around 11:30 p.m. to the 1600 block of Ionia Street to assist the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department with a structure fire. <\/p>\n
After the fire was extinguished, an individual was found deceased inside the building, according to JSO.<\/p>\n
JSO said detectives with the Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene and are investigating alongside the State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n
Multiple witnesses have been taken to the Police Memorial Building to be interviewed by detectives, JSO said.<\/p>\n
According to JSO, the circumstances surrounding the incident and the cause of the fire remain under investigation, and foul play has not been ruled out. <\/p>\n
The agency said it will continue to investigate and coordinate with the Medical Examiner\u2019s Office, the State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office and the State Attorney\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n