Delaware County

Fire Forces Family from Delaware County Home on New Year's Day

A fire destroyed a Delaware County house, forcing a family of four from their home as 2015 began.

Crews responded to reports of a blaze on the 500 block of Sylvan Avenue, Glenolden around 11 p.m. Wednesday, official said.

The family escaped the fire, which crews got under control just after 12:30 a.m., authorities said.

The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania is assisting the four residents affected.

No one was hurt.

Officials are working to determine the cause of the fire.

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