Cooking Fire Closes Jacksonville Fire Station

Jacksonville firefighters returned from an emergency call over the weekend to find a blaze in their own station, according to authorities.

District Fire Chief Randy Wyse said the firefighters left a stove on in Station 17 when they rushed out to answer a call Saturday night, WJXT-TV reported.

The fire damaged the kitchen and parts of the firefighters' sleeping quarters.

Officials said they were not sure how much the damage would cost.

The station is now temporarily closed.

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