Wilmington house fire forces evacuations

Fire broke out in vacant home at 1629 W. Fourth St. in Wilmington. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/3/2018) A burning home forced the evacuation of residents in nearby dwellings this morning and a street closure, Wilmington police said.

Police reported the fire at 1629 W. Fourth St. at 6:47 a.m.

The home was believed to be vacant, according to reports from the scene.

West Fourth was closed from Rodney Street to Scott Street.