JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a death in St. Augustine Shores.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office told WOKV that someone called the fire department at 6:52 a.m. saying they smelled plastic burning and saw smoke. When firefighters arrived at 7:01 a.m., they found a unit full of smoke and one person dead inside.
The State Fire Marshal are determining where the smoke came from and the cause of death.
NEW | I just got an update from @SJSOPIO -- says it appears:
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) April 29, 2020
➡️Man dropped a cigarette on bed
➡️Attempted to put out smolder, but was overcome by smoke
➡️State Fire Marshal will make final call on cause
What neighbors noticed at the scene -- at NOON on CBS47 @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/5jRX2NbNrd
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