3 Townhomes Damaged Following Two-Alarm Fire In Newark
NEWARK, Del. (CBS) - A two-alarm fire ripped through three townhomes in Newark, Delaware overnight. The fire began after 12:30 a.m. Monday and quickly spread from unit to unit of the Clearview Ridge Townhomes complex on the 400 block of Benham Court.
The fire department says the roof collapsed in one of the buildings, but so far, no injuries have been reported.
Three townhomes went up in flames early this morning in Newark, Delaware. Fortunately - authorities say no one was injured. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/HLzzTAIpVm
— Crystal Cranmore (@CrystalCranmore) April 27, 2020
A resident who was displaced by the fire tells Eyewitness News he saw a large ball of flames and it grew within a matter of minutes.
At least two people have been displaced.
There is no word on what caused the fire.
CBS3's Crystal Cranmore contributed to this report.