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Fire / Public Safety / Wilmington Manor

Officials: Wilmington Manor House Fire Caused By Malfunctioning Wood-Burning Stove

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this morning’s house fire in Wilmington Manor was accidental, according to Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Robert Fox. Fox said the …

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Cecil County / Elkton / Fire / Maryland / Public Safety

Dozens Of Animals Believed To Have Perished In Saturday House Fire

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Just before 9:00 on Saturday evening firefighters from Elkton, Maryland, Chester County, Pennsylvania and Newark, Delaware responded to the 40 block of Country Side Loop in Elkton, Cecil County, for …

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Fire / Middletown / Public Safety

Saturday House Fire In Middletown Ruled Accidental

February 20, 2021 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that this afternoon’s fire in Middletown, Delaware that heavily damaged a home was accidental, according to Assistant State Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio. …

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Fire / Kent County / Public Safety

Happening Now: Firefighters Battling Large Fire West Of Dover

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Firefighters from across Kent County have responded to reports of a structure fire at 5734 Forrest Avenue west of Dover. Upon arrival, crews reported fire showing. This is a developing …

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Fire / Maryland / Public Safety

Fire Destroys $4 Million Home In Southern Delmarva

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Maryland officials are investigation a fire that destoyed a four million dollar home Wednesday. Just after 6:20 last evening firefighters from the St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding fire …

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Fire / New Castle / New Castle County / Public Safety

Home Destroyed In New Castle Sunday, Family Displaced, $300K In Damage

February 7, 2021 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating this afternoon’s fire that destroyed a New Castle, Delaware home, according to Michael Chionchio Assistant State Fire Marshal. Chionchio said …

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Crime / Delaware City / Fire / Public Safety

Inmate Convicted In Fire That Killed His Family OD’s In Smyrna Prison, Dies At Hospital

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) and Delaware State Police Criminal Investigative Unit are investigating the apparent overdose death of an inmate at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), according …

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Fire / New Castle / New Castle County / Public Safety

MAYDAY Declared After Floor Collapses During House Fire In New Castle

January 28, 2021 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a House Fire in New Castle, according to Delaware State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Robert Fox. Fox said the Goodwill Fire …

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Dewey Beach / Fire / Public Safety

Reward Raised To $30,000 In Dewey Lighthouse Arson Fire

January 27, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Dewey Beach’s Lighthouse Cove Development Company has announced an increase in the reward money for last year’s fire. The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the April 23, 2020, structure …

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Bear / Fire / Public Safety

Seven-Year-Old Saves Sibling, Calls 911 During Caravel Hunt House Fire

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this afternoon’s house fire in Bear, DE was accidental, according to Chief Deputy Delaware State Fire Marshal Robert Fox. Fox said the …

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