Faulty wiring in attic sparks house fire in Wilmington, officials say

Fire officials say faulty wiring in the attic of a Wilmington home sparked a blaze that displaced a family of five Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters from the Talleyville Fire Company were called to the 2100 block of Naamans Road around 2 p.m. for reports of a house fire. 

Crews arrived to find heavy smoke billowing from the roof of the home. The flames reportedly caused an estimated $150,000 in damage.

No injuries were reported. The Delaware Fire Marshal's Office ruled the fire accidental.

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