1 dead in fire near Lewes

LEWES, DELAWARE (12/18/2014) One person died early today when fire swept through a travel trailer in the Tall Pines community southwest of Lewes, authorities said.

Firefighters responded about 1 a.m. to the 29000 block of Field Road, finding the trailer engulfed in flames.

Michael Chionchio, assistant state fire marshal, said damage is estimated at $35,000.

He said the investigation into how the fire started is continuing.

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