The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a residential structure fire that was reported at approximately 10:00 P.M. in the 10000 block of Trussum Pond Road Laurel, Delaware.
The Laurel Fire Department and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene and found a two-story residential structure with heavy fire showing from the roof and second floor area. The structure was occupied and operating at the time of the fire. All occupants were able to escape without injury. There were initial reports of possible additional subjects trapped in the structure; however, it was determined that those additional subjects were not at home at the time of the fire.
Delaware Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the scene and conducted an origin and cause investigation. The fire was determined to be Accidental in nature and was a result of a lightning strike to the structure. The structure was equipped with working smoke detectors. Damage is estimated at $400,000. There were no other reported injuries.
Chief Deputy John M. Galaska
Delaware State Fire Marshal
22705 Park Avenue
Georgetown, Delaware
(302) 856-5600 Office