A homeowner living in Jacksonville, Florida, is speaking out after a fire destroyed her home in a devastating manner. The victim, named as Lashanna Gilbert, tearfully recounted the event to the media. In just moments, she lost her entire home to the disaster. And she wants to make sure others know what they should do in the event something like this happens to them.
Gilbert was obviously in a state of grief after seeing what was left of the property. All the photos and videos available revealed heavy damage at the home. The report also included images provided by the family that was connected to the fire. Police tape could be seen around the damaged property in these images, marking some of the more damaged areas.
Gilbert described the loss of most of her home and belongings as, understandably, “heartbreaking.” The fire left her dealing not only with physical damage to the home, but with the emotional shock of seeing it gone. There were no additional details on what happened to cause the floor.
The fire also injured two firefighters who responded to the scene. The report didn’t say whether the injuries happened inside the home, outside, or during another part of the incident. It also didn’t say whether the firefighters had been hospitalized or released at the time of publishing.
What Happened at the Northside Jacksonville Home
The cause of the fire wasn’t included in the detailed report obtained by First Coast News. Officials also hadn’t released a full damage estimate in the report summary. It’s still unknown whether anyone else was inside the home when the fire began, though it doesn’t seem anyone has come forward with this information.
It is also unclear what kind of assistance Gilbert and her family may need as they recover from the disaster. House fires can and often do leave residents with vast needs for new forms of shelter, additional clothing, important documents, and basic supplies. In this case, the report focused on Gilbert’s grief and the scale of the destruction left behind.
Though fires can obviously happen at any time, it’s a good idea to be prepared. You may want to keep your most important documents in a fireproof safe or off the property elsewhere. Keep a “go bag” full of all the essentials in case you need to