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One Dead In Bridgeville House Fire

January 15, 2017 - by First State Update News Room

Bridgeville – The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating last night’s fire in Bridgeville, Delaware. One person was found deceased inside the burning home, according to a statement released …

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Gas Leak Reported At Newark Pizza Resaurant

January 9, 2017 - by First State Update News Room

Newark – Fire crews from across New Castle County were  dispatched to the Main Street Court Apartments this afternoon for a reported gas leak. Arriving crews found and odor of gas …

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Fire / Newark / Public Safety

Newark Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Woman And Dog Rescued

January 7, 2017January 8, 2017 - by First State Update News Room

Newark – Just after 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 7, 2017 Newark firefighters from Atena along with mutual aid from the Christiana Fire Department, Mill Creek Fire Company and the Cranston …

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Crime / Dover / Fire / Public Safety

Man Arrested For October Arson

January 3, 2017 - by First State Update News Room

  Dover- The City of Dover Fire Marshal’s Office and Dover Police Department have made an arrest in connection with a fire at a vacant residence that occurred on October …

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Claymont / Crime / Fire / Public Safety

Crash Victim Cited For DUI

December 17, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Claymont – Delaware State Police have investigated a serious motor vehicle crash which occurred early this morning that has left a Wilmington man in critical condition, according to State Police …

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Fire / Newark

Reported Structure Fire On North Chapel Street

December 15, 2016December 16, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Newark Police alerted residents of a structure fire on North Chapel Street this afternoon using social media and the city’s telephone alert system. Authorities are on scene and continue to investigate. …

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Fire / Life / Wilmington

First African American Female Officer

December 10, 2016December 10, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Fallen Firefighter Ardythe Hope becomes the first African American female officer with the Wilmington Fire Department. Chief Anthony Goode posthumously promoted Hope to the rank of Lieutenant at her memorial service today, …

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Fire / Life / Wilmington

Ardythe Hope Memorial Service

December 10, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Memorial services for Senior Firefighter Ardythe Hope, who died from injuries suffered battling a blaze. The funeral marks the end of Hope’s 60-day battle for life, She was hospitalized for …

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Fire / Life / Public Safety / Wilmington

Fickes Died Trying To Rescue Lt. Leach

September 26, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

  Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode told reporters today that Firefighter Jerry Fickes was trying to rescue Lt. Christopher Leach when he died. Goode also said that Leach was filling in for another officer that night. …

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Fire / Life / Public Safety / Wilmington

Rescue Of Firefighters, Audio

September 26, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington – On September 24, 2016 41-year-old Wilmington Fire Lt. Christopher Leach, a 14-year veteran and 51 year-old Wilmington Firefighter Jerry Fickes, a 13-year veteran died when the floor of a rowhome collaped, trapping them …

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