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Fire at Jacksonville Airport Parking Garage Halts Operations

Emergency crews are working to contain the blaze as flights remain grounded and road access to the airport is blocked.

A massive fire broke out at Jacksonville Airport on Friday
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Overview

  • A fire broke out in the hourly parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport on Friday afternoon, prompting a full closure of the facility.
  • Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are on-site managing containment and securing the area.
  • All inbound and outbound road access to the airport is blocked, with traffic alerts issued to the public.
  • FlightAware reports widespread disruptions, including grounded inbound flights and numerous delayed departures, as airlines adjust schedules.
  • The cause of the fire and the presence of any injuries remain under investigation, with no timeline yet provided for the resumption of airport operations.