On Monday afternoon, just before 4:00, the Wilmington Fire Department responded to the 600 block of N Spruce Street for a report of a structure fire.
Upon the arrival of Battalion Chief 1, heavy smoke was pouring from the 2nd floor of a two-story rowhouse. Wilmington Firefighters made entry into the residence and found a 2nd-floor bedroom on fire.
Firefighters made an aggressive attack on the fire, confining it to the room of origin. The remainder of the
house suffered smoke and water damage. There was no damage to the adjoining houses. All occupants of the residence were accounted for and uninjured.
One Wilmington Firefighter, assigned to Ladder Company 2, suffered a minor arm injury and was treated and released from the hospital. The Red Cross is assisting four residents from the house with housing. The Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
Approximately 30 fire and EMS personnel responded to the fire. The following units responded:_Engine 2
Engine 1 Engine 3; Squad 4; Ladder 2, Ladder 1, Battalion Chief 2, Battalion Chief 1; Deputy Chief 2, St.
Francis EMS, New Castle County EMS.
