06/04/2026
Structure Fire- Furniture Plus
Fire Extinguished
At approximately 1:16 PM on Wednesday, June 3, the Jacksonville Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire at Furniture Plus located at 817 North Marine Blvd. Upon arrival it was determined a fire had erupted in one of the business warehouses and was quickly spreading. Additional units were called to respond to the scene including Camp Lejeune Fire & Emergency Services, Onslow County Fire & Rescue, Swansboro Fire Department, Pumpkin Center Fire Department, Richlands Volunteer Fire Department, Half Moon Volunteer Fire Department, Verona Volunteer Fire Department, Rhodestown Volunteer Fire Department, Piney Green Volunteer Fire Department, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. First responder agencies included Jacksonville Police Department, Onslow County EMS, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, and Onslow County Emergency Management. Jacksonville Public Services and Transit also provided assistance.
Crews battled the fire for hours and remained on scene overnight to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. At approximately 10 AM on Thursday, June 4, firefighting efforts ceased and investigative personnel took over command.
There were no casualties or serious injuries as a result of the fire. There were 4 firefighters and 1 bystander, who sustained minor injuries during fire response. Some were treated on scene while others were provided with follow-up medical care. One firefighter remains under medical supervision.
The building has been deemed a total loss. Jacksonville Fire Department will be investigating the cause of the fire.
