UPDATE: Two firefighters killed, 1 critical in Wilmington, Delaware house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters identified during briefing about today’s fire
Two firefighters were killed and one was critically injured after a house fire in Wilmington, Delaware.
The fire started around 3:15 a.m. Saturday on the 1900 block of Lakeview Road.
Crews arrived to heavy flames and smoke with several people, including small children, trapped inside the house.
#BREAKING: SECOND firefighter has now died following house fire in Wilmington, DE. One other remains critical…
— Brian Taff (@briantaff6abc) September 24, 2016
As firefighters entered the home, the floor collapsed.
Two firefighters were rescued, but one died at the hospital, and one never made it out of the rubble.
#BREAKING: Officials confirm two firefighters died in an early morning fire in Wilmington. pic.twitter.com/ssrp6Y1X2N
— FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) September 24, 2016
The first floor of the two-story home collapsed, trapping at least three firefighters and one civilian, according to initial reports.
Two firefighters died, a third is being treated at Christiana Hospital.
Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode is expected to hold a news conference this morning to release more information.
