Fire at Jacksonville International Airport destroys several vehicles

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A massive fire erupted Friday in the hourly parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport, destroying dozens of vehicles and leaving many travelers uncertain about the fate of their cars. Black smoke from the fire could be seen for miles, drawing immediate concern from those flying into the airport and those with vehicles parked there. “We saw a big fire in the distance and we said, that’s probably not good,” said traveler David Chandler. According to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, the fire is believed to have started with one vehicle and quickly spread to others. “About 50 cars were impacted by the fire,” she said. The scene left behind was one of significant destruction. The roof of the garage partially collapsed, with several burned-out vehicles still visible.

WJAX-TV CBS 47 Jacksonville

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