Investigation: man found dead after large outdoor fire in Milford

MILFORD — A man was found dead Wednesday afternoon after a large outdoor fire broke out behind a residence in Milford.

The fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. in the 3000 block of Big Stone Beach Road.

According to the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal, crews from the South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company, along with other assisting departments, arrived to find a fire spreading rapidly through a wooded area behind a home.

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While battling the blaze, firefighters discovered the body of a deceased man within the burned area.

His identity and cause of death are pending an investigation by the Delaware Division of Forensic Science.

Deputy fire marshals launched an investigation to determine the fire’s origin and cause, which remains undetermined as of Wednesday evening. No other injuries were reported, and damage is estimated at $250.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire and the man’s death.