FIRE INVESTIGATION GENERIC

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SEAFORD, DE– The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire which left two people injured last night.
 
The fire in the 6000 block of Grist Lane was called in shortly before 8 p.m. on Feb. 13.
 
The Blades and Seaford Volunteer Fire Departments led the response, assisted by crews from Laurel, Bridgeville, Sharptown, Delmar, Greenwood, Georgetown and Gumboro. 
 
Neighbors reportedly helped those inside the home escape. A female victim was transported to TidalHealth Nanticoke with minor injuries while Delaware State Police airlifted a male victim with critical injuries to a New Castle County hospital. 
 
The State Fire Marshal took command of the scene once the flames were extinguished. A preliminary investigation revealed the fire started in the first story of the home, with damages estimated at $500,000.
 
Officials continue to investigate the cause. 

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