New Castle blaze intentionally set, Del. Fire Marshal says

Thursday, January 19, 2017
NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) -- The Delaware State Fire Marshal says Wednesday night's house fire in New Castle was set on purpose.

The fire started around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday on the unit block of Fresconi Court.
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Flames started outside one of the homes and then spread to the interior.

Officials say the fire then spread through the roof and extended to two neighboring homes.
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Everyone was evacuated from the houses. No one was hurt.

The fire marshal says someone intentionally started the fire in one townhouse.

The damage is estimated at $300,000.
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