Cause sought in Delaware house fire

NEWPORT, Del. (WPVI) -- The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office is investigating a fire that heavily damaged a Newport home.

The Minquas Fire Company responded to the unit block of Harding Avenue near West Newport Pike shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sunday for a report of a house on fire.

Firefighters observed the home engulfed in flames as they arrived on the scene.

Damage was estimated at $75,000.

Officials say smoke alarms were activated inside the home.

There were no reported injuries.

State fire investigators are searching for the cause.