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1 Killed, 2 Injured In Wilmington House Fire

WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) -- One person has died and two are injured after flames broke out at a Wilmington home late Monday night.

Firefighters were called to the home on the 100 block of West 37th street around 11:30 p.m.

When they arrived, they found a man inside the burning home in critical condition. He was taken to Christiana hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition from injuries suffered escaping the flames, said fire officials. A third victim is recovering from non-life threatening injuries.

The fire remains under investigation.

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