Fatal Bridgeville Fire

Fatal Bridgeville Fire

(Bridgeville, Del) - The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office is investigating a fire in Bridgeville, Saturday night January 14, 2017. One person was found deceased inside the burning home. The blaze, reported around 10:30 pm, occurred on Church Street.

State fire investigators searched for the fire's origin and cause. The Division of Forensic Science has scheduled an autopsy on the victim for Sunday. The nature of death and positive identification of the victim will be made by the Division of Forensic Science.

Heavy fire damage was estimated at $20,000. There were no other injuries reported.