2 firefighters reportedly killed battling Delaware blaze

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Two firefighters died Saturday morning while battling a house blaze that trapped four children inside, 6abc reports.

Firefighters battled the fire, which broke out at roughly 3:15 a.m. off Lakeview Road, according to reports.

One firefighter died at Christiana Hospital while the other died inside fighting the blaze, 6abc says.

A third firefighter was critically injured in the fire and the children, along with an adult, were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation.

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