One person was hospitalized after a house fire Saturday morning on Layton Davis Road, off Route 24 near Millsboro, according to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company.

Emergency crews were initially called to the scene for a medical emergency involving burn injuries but soon upgraded the situation to a structure fire. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.

Officials say the fire was caused by an apparent malfunctioning propane-powered space heater.

One person suffered significant injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said.

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