Forensic engineer to determine if RISE Doro ‘podium,’ garage can be reused
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After last month’s devastating fire, RISE plans to bring in forensic engineers to determine if the concrete parking garage and “podium” at the Doro apartments Downtown can…
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JFRD releases hour-long video showing firefighters battling RISE Doro fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department on Wednesday released an hour-long video showing dozens of firefighters battling a massive fire at the RISE Doro apartment complex downtown. The…
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Manifest Distillery raises glasses to Jacksonville firefighters who worked around the clock to battle RISE Doro blaze
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Manifest Distillery honored the many firefighters who worked tirelessly to prevent the fire at the RISE Doro apartment building from spreading to other buildings, causing an even…
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FL construction experts talk Rise Doro rebuilding considerations
RISE Doro officials have said they plan to rebuild, but whether they rebuild with wood or another material appears to still be up in the air. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Pieces…
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One week into RISE Doro apartment demolition, progress comes one small piece at a time
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Friday marks one week since crews began demolishing the RISE Doro apartment building after a devastating fire nearly two weeks ago. Demolition crews were already at working…
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RISE Doro demolition, ongoing stadium negotiations raise questions about future of downtown
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the demolition of the RISE Doro apartment building continues, Mayor Donna Deegan spoke on the possible future of the complex and where the negotiations for the…
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Demolition continues on RISE Doro
Crews are working a daily 10-hour shift to bring the building down. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Demolition crews are making progress on a downtown apartment building that went up in flames…
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Fire rekindles at RISE Doro less than one week after initial fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Small flames have rekindled inside the RISE Doro apartments, less than one week after a massive fire destroyed the multi-million dollar apartment complex on Sunday. A spokesperson…
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Demolition of Rise Doro to begin Friday morning, company says
ELEV8 Demolition is beginning to demolish the RISE Doro apartment building’s frame Friday morning. Demolition will take 8-10 weeks to complete. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Demolition is set to begin Friday…
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Project to tear down fire-gutted RISE Doro building begins, could take weeks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Heavy equipment moved into place Friday morning and crews began what will likely be a weekslong process to tear down the RISE Doro apartment building. A crane…
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