Colonial Heights House Fire

February 21, 2015

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire that heavily damaged a Wilmington, Delaware home.

The Elsmere Fire Company was dispatched to the 200 block of South Ford Avenue in Colonial Heights for a house fire shortly before 1:00 am.  Firefighters arrived on scene with flames shooting from the dwelling.

State fire investigators were called to the scene.  Investigators are currently conducting the investigation into the origin and cause of this fire.

Heavy fire damage was estimated at $150,000.  The home was not occupied when the fire was discovered.  There were no reported injuries.

For more information, please contact Assistant State Fire Marshal, Michael Chionchio at 302-739-5665.