Early morning house fire in Kent Co. ruled accidental

DOVER, Del. – Fire marshals say an early morning house fire in Dover was accidental.

Just after 5:30 a.m., Kent County 911 was notified by the homeowner of a fire in the 100 block of Claystone Drive, in the Fieldstone Development. Firefighters with the Cheswold Fire Company responded to the scene to find fire coming from the attached garage of a single-family home. Assistance was requested by neighboring fire companies, and the blaze was placed under control just after 6 a.m.

State fire marshals were called to investigate, determining that the fire began in the garage and was caused by a failure in an electrical extension cord.

Total damages have been estimated at $100,000. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross of Delmarva is assisting the homeowner.