One Killed in Smyrna, Delaware House Fire Early Nov. 14; Cause Still Under Investigation
A house fire in Smyrna, Delaware, at about 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 14 killed one resident. The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office reported that the Citizens' Hose Company of Smyrna and several other fire companies responded to a home on North Albright Street to fight the fire. Firefighters found the home's only occupant inside and carried the person outside, where American Legion Ambulance and Kent County paramedics immediately attempted resuscitation, but the resident was pronounced dead at the scene. The home was severely damaged in the fire.
Investigators from the State Fire Marshal's Office, the Smyrna Police Department, and the medical examiner's office have arrived at the scene; the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing. The bulletin was signed by Deputy State Fire Marshal Brian Shad. Investigators are verifying whether the home had smoke alarms installed. The victim's body has been turned over to the medical examiner's office, and the identity has not been released. Fire officials reminded residents to check that their smoke alarms are working and to keep escape routes clear at night.
Source: Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office
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Photo: 图：特拉华州士麦那市中心街景（资料图），火灾发生在该市北奥尔布赖特街一栋民宅。来源：Wikimedia Commons，CC BY-SA 4.0。 / Photo: Downtown Smyrna, Delaware (file photo); the fire occurred at a home on North Albright Street in the town. Source: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
