Eleven Killed in US House Fire

Published January 3rd, 2001 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

A fire early Wednesday in a rural home in the eastern state of Delaware killed 11 people, authorities said. 

The fire broke out about 3:30 am (0830 GMT) at the home in the small community of Oak Orchard, Delaware, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) east of Washington, Delaware State Police told local new broadcasters. 

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire -- WASHINGTON (AFP)  

 

 

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