Many people exited the building at that time.
“It’s terrifying you hear about things happening across the country it’s just like it will never happen at home but it can," said concert-goer Nicole Macphail.
SMG, which manages the arena, released a statement that said a smoke detector was triggered in the catwalk and caused the alarms to go off:
"Tonight, during the Florida Georgia Line concert at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, a smoke detector in the catwalk was triggered, setting off an alarm which caused a temporary delay in the show.
"Once the source of the alarm was detected and safety was ensured, the alarm system was reset and the show resumed. We appreciate the patience of our guests and thank Florida Georgia Line for giving Jacksonville a terrific show."
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SMG released a statement to @ActionNewsJax about the brief scare. pic.twitter.com/tFnkZf9vPy
— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana) October 13, 2017
In reference to the concert at the arena: A smoke sensor set off an alarm. The concert is resuming.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 13, 2017
BREAKING: #FloridaGeorgia line concert interrupted by alarm. @ColeANjax says they're being told smoke detector went off. @ActionNewsJax
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) October 13, 2017
.@ActionNewsJax employees at concert say All-Clear has been given. @KaitlynANjax is outside talking to upset concert-goers who rushed out. https://t.co/9BeupcK6rF
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) October 13, 2017
Unsettling moments at the #FloridaGeorgia Line concert tonight, especially given the recent tragedy in Las Vegas. @ActionNewsJax
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) October 13, 2017
People going back inside #FloridaGeorgia Line concert after smoke alarm caused a brief scare. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/1z7ci59UGg
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) October 13, 2017
This woman got emotional talking to @KaitlynANjax after rushing out #FloridaGeorgia Line concert with her friends due to smoke alarm scare. pic.twitter.com/kZF6Zi5UX2
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) October 13, 2017
She said, "There's so much stuff going on in the world, you never know what people are going to do." @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/91yb8PV97Y
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) October 13, 2017
Again, ALL-CLEAR given at #FloridaGeorgia Line concert in Jacksonville #Florida after smoke alarm scare. @FLAGALine concert has resumed.
— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) October 13, 2017
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