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Officials Investigating The Cause Of Fire That Left 1 Dead In Delaware

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Delaware Officials are investigating a house trailer fire that left one dead Sunday afternoon in Smyrna.

The Citizens Hose Company arrived to flames pouring out of a trailer on the 200 block of West Big Woods Road near Route 13 shortly after 1 p.m.

Firefighters discovered one person dead inside the home.

There were no other injuries reported.

1 Dead In Oxford Circle House Fire

The Division of Forensic Science will perform an autopsy to determine the death of the victim.

Heavy fire damaged was estimated at $20,000. There were no smoke alarms in the house trailer.

The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

 

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