A two-alarm residential structure fire caused heavy damage to three homes in a Newark neighborhood early this morning, according to Assistant State Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio.
Chionchio said the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office responded to the 100 block of Chadd Road in Drummond Ridge shortly after 3:30 am to investigate the origin and cause of this fire. Investigators are currently working on determining what caused the fire.
The Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company responded to 9-1-1 calls for a house on fire, and surrounding mutual aid fire companies aided. Firefighters arrived on the scene with flames engulfing a
townhouse. No injuries were reported.
Heavy fire damage was estimated at $300,000 total. The fire displaced four adults and four children from two homes. A third home sustained exterior damage. The American Red Cross was
requested to provide emergency assistance to those in need.