Neighbors report feeling explosion as fire damages oral surgery center
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Neighbors report feeling explosion as fire damages oral surgery center

  • August 14, 2026

Oral Surgery building on fire ((Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.))

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is investigating a fire that broke out at an oral surgery center Thursday.

Multiple crews responded to JAX Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, located on Beach Boulevard near San Pablo Road South, to put out the flames and assess the damage.

Several News4JAX viewers who live in nearby neighborhoods said they heard and felt what seemed like an explosion, reporting their homes shook around the time crews were called.

JFRD has not released information on what may have caused the fire or whether anyone was hurt. The investigation is ongoing.

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  • Caleb Yauger headshot

    Caleb Yauger joined the WJXT team in February 2025. He previously worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for Erie News Now (WICU, WSEE) in Erie, Pa., covering both news and sports.

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    Cade joined News4JAX in 2025 as a photojournalist. After graduating from East Tennessee State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Media & Communication and spending a few years freelancing, he decided to make Jacksonville his home. He aims to deliver high-quality, impactful news coverage that supports the Jacksonville community.