Person Found Dead During Hockessin Fire, Two Firefighters Injured

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The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a House Fire that occurred overnight in Hockessin.

Officials said At approximately 2:30 AM Tuesday morning, the Hockessin Fire Company was alerted to a house fire in the 500 block of Erickson Drive in the Hickory Hills neighborhood of Hockessin. Upon arrival the Fire Department found smoke and heavy fire coming from the roof and windows of the house. Multiple Fire Departments responded to assist with extinguishment.

State Fire Marshal Deputies were called to the scene and are currently investigating the origin and cause of the fire.

One person was found deceased in the residence during extinguishment. Two Firefighters were injured fighting the fire and were transported to Christiana Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Conditions are not known at this time.