Courtesy of the Dover Fire Department

DOVER, Del. – The Dover Fire Department and mutual aid companies responded to a house fire Tuesday.

It happened in the 100 block of South Governors Avenue.

Once firefighters arrived on scene they found a two-and-a-half story multifamily dwelling with fire showing and possible subjects trapped.

An investigation revealed fire on the first and second floors, as well as the attic that was converted into a living space.

A search of the residence did not find anyone trapped in the home.

Firefighters were on scene for around three-and-a-half hours.

The scene was turned over to the City Fire Marshal’s Office for investigation.