Downtown Jacksonville's Hyatt Regency evacuated Saturday due to a transformer fire caused by leaking pipe water. No injuries, ongoing investigation, hotel without power.

The downtown Hyatt Regency in Jacksonville experienced an evacuation on Saturday due to an electrical fire caused by a transformer catching fire. The fire was a result of water leaking from a burst pipe onto the transformer. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed the evacuation, and no injuries or transports were reported. The hotel is currently without power and has temporarily suspended normal operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and efforts are being made to assess the extent of the damage.

February 11, 2024
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