DOVER — On Saturday, September 16, numerous individuals found themselves displaced as a fire erupted within a multi-family residence situated on 71, 73 and 75 West Blackwell Street.
According to investigators, the fire inflicted severe damage to the rear section of the building before extending its destructive path to a neighboring home.
Additionally, three businesses occupying the building’s ground floor suffered from both smoke and water damage.
In response to the crisis, the Red Cross swiftly mobilized to provide assistance to approximately 75 affected individuals who were left in dire need of support.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this devastating incident, authorities are diligently working to uncover the cause of the fire, launching an investigation into the circumstances that led to this unfortunate event.