Woman, 13-year-old boy seriously injured after fire engulfs New Castle County home, officials say
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. - A 20-year-old woman and 13-year-old boy were both hospitalized after a blaze broke out inside a New Castle County home Tuesday morning.
The 3-story home was fully engulfed by flames when fires crews arrived to Everett Avenue in Claymont around 9 a.m.
The woman and boy were both found in the front yard, and transported to local hospitals.
Officials say they are both in serious condition for smoke inhalation.
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Damage to the house is estimated at $200,000, according to fire officials, who say three adults and one child were displaced.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.