Early morning Frederica house fire caused by fireworks, say investigators

FREDERICA, Del. – An early morning house fire in Frederica has been deemed accidental.

The blaze was reported shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Tidewater Court near Frederica Road. The Frederica Volunteer Fire Company arrived on scene, finding an active fire on the outside of the home. The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal says the flames were moving inside.

State fire investigators determined that the fire broke out after spent fireworks were put in a trash container. Two adults, three children, and two dogs safely escaped the fire, according to The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Investigators say the fire caused $5,000 in damage. The American Red Cross is providing emergency assistance to those displaced.