Teen rescued from burning home, in critical condition

MAGNOLIA, Del. (AP) - Authorities say a 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was rescued from a burning home in Magnolia.

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal said in a statement that firefighters called to the home on Orange Street around 7 a.m. Thursday found smoke pouring from the house.

Firefighters rescued the teen and officials say he was rushed to Kent General Hospital in critical condition from smoke inhalation.

Deputy fire marshals are on the scene searching for the origin and cause of the fire. Damage is estimated at $25,000.