[michigander]

At least 4 Injured in Explosion

JACKSONVILLE, FL-- Rescue crews are responding to a huge explosion on New Berlin and Faye Road.

We are told at least 4 people have been transported to the hospital.

Our cameras saw a ball of fire shooting up into a huge cloud of black smoke.

Callers near the scene say the explosion shook their cars.

One caller who works at the JEA plant nearby says officials told him it was a chemical explosion and workers are being evacuated.

Other witnesses have called First Coast News and said they were also told to get out.

A spokesperson for the Holiday Inn on New Berlin road says that the front doors were blown off their hinges and that they can smell the smoke. She says the smoke as a strange odor but that they have not yet been told to evacuate.

Stay with First Coast News and Firstcoastnews.com for continuing coverage.

Created: 12/19/2007 2:11:19 PM
Updated: 12/19/2007 2:43:08 PM

[Tulsa Ramjet]

"She says the smoke as a strange odor but that they have not yet been told to evacuate." Worker: "But senator, that plant cooling water!!" TK: "Need to work on my breast stroke, now that I have breasties. Could have used them awhile back."