JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - The Jacksonville Fire Department was called out for a huge fire at a vacant apartment building early Thursday morning. 

The historic building on West State Street in downtown Jacksonville caught fire just before 6 a.m. 

Firefighters searched the building and found no one inside. 

JFD tells WAND News the fire is considered to be under control as of 8:30 a.m., but it is still an active scene with firefighters working on hot spots. 

It is a stand alone structure, and firefighters said no neighboring buildings are at risk. 

WAND News has a crew headed to the scene. We will update you as more information becomes available. 

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