March 19, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a structure in Selbyville, Delaware on March 19, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 12:30 A.M. , occurred in the unit block of Clendaniel Avenue Selbyville, Delaware at the Thessalonia Baptist Church. The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company arrived […]
Georgetown Fire
March 17, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a mobile home in Georgetown, Delaware on March 16, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 4:00 P.M., occurred in the 27000 block of Paradise Street, Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke […]
Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries
March 6, 2024 As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home because properly installed […]
Claymont Fire
February 27, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this morning’s house fire in Claymont, DE was accidental. The Claymont Fire Company was notified of a fire in the unit block of Denham Avenue in the Knollwood Community, shortly after 3:00 AM. Upon arrival they found heavy smoke and fire coming from […]
Newark Fire
February 27, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a house fire that occurred this morning in Newark, DE. The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was notified of a fire in the 200 block of Emma Way in the Shelley Farms community, shortly after 4:00 AM. Upon arrival they […]
Georgetown Fire
January 28, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that damaged an industrial structure in Georgetown, Delaware on January 27, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 1:30 P.M., occurred in the 29000 block of Landfill Lane Georgetown, Delaware. The Millsboro Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and […]
Millsboro Fire
January 26, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a structure fire that occurred in Millsboro, Delaware on January 25, 2024. The incident, reported shortly after 09:30 P.M. , occurred in the 26000 block of John J. Williams Highway Millsboro, Delaware. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and […]
Winter Fire Safety
January 24, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans that home fires occur more in the winter months than any other season throughout the year. In fact, half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, & February. Nationwide, heating equipment is involved in 1 out of every 6 […]
Milton Fire
January 23, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic vehicles and a detached carport structure in Milton, Delaware on January 22, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 5:00 P.M. , occurred in the 24000 block of Broadkill Road, Milton, Delaware. The […]
Lewes Fire
January 13, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a commercial structure in Lewes, Delaware on January 12, 2024. The incident, reported shortly after 09:00 P.M., occurred in the 18000 block of Plantations Boulevard Lewes, Delaware. The Lewes Fire Department arrived on the scene and found smoke […]