JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A firefighter with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is now suffering from electric shock after working to extinguish a mobile home fire, according to JFRD.
The fire started in the 10000 block of Patterson Circle South on Thursday and JFRD responded around 5:30 p.m.
The firefighter was taken to the hospital to be treated and evaluated by doctors. JFRD provided an update Friday morning on the firefighter’s condition:
“After thorough treatment & evaluation at the hospital, we are relieved to announce that our firefighter that was electrocuted during a rescue at a fire last night, has been released & is on light duty… thank you & please continue with your thoughts & prayers,” JFRD wrote in a tweet.
One person was pulled from the fire as well, but there is no word yet on their condition.
Action News Jax is working to learn more. Check back for updates.