September 25, 2016
Flags Lowered To Half-staff
Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington firefighters Lt. Christopher Leach…
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September 24, 2016
Fallen Firefighters Identified
Wilmington – Chief Anthony Goode identified the fallen firefighters as 41-year-old Wilmington Fire Lt. Christopher Leach, a 14-year veteran and 51 year-old Wilmington Firefighter Jerry Fickes, a 13-year veteran.…
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September 24, 2016
Two Firefighters Have Died In Wilmington, Two In Critical
Update # 2: Chief Anthony Goode said 2 Firefighters died, 2 in critical and 2 will minor injuries. We will update you with more information soon.…
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September 7, 2016
Helicopter On Scene Of Crash I-95 NB Shut Down
Newark – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a single vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck that occurred this morning. The initial investigation…
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August 26, 2016
Fire Crews Injured In Edgemoor Fire
Edgemoor – Fire crews battled a fire at the IKO manufacturing plant on Thursday. Around 11:15 a.m. several fire companies were dispatched to 120 Hay Road for a…
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August 22, 2016
Middletown Home Stuck By Lightning Sets Home On Fire
Middletown, DE – Shortly before 4:00 p.m.on Sunday, Middletown fire crews responded to a house fire in the 500 block of Whispering Trail. Officials believe that thunderstorms in area caused…
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August 15, 2016
Maryland Driver Crashes Into Fire Station.
BIVALVE, Md. – A car crashed into the West Side Volunteer Fire Department station early Monday morning. The car caught fire shortly there after. Responding firefighters extinguished…
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August 12, 2016
Delaware Wildfire Crew Coming Home Today
Delaware’s wildland fire crew is returning to the First State after successfully battling wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming. The team is flying from Denver…
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Police: Restaurant Destroyed By Drunk Driver
Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Bethany Beach and Indian River responded to a fire at Ed’s Chicken in Dewey Beach 2110 Coastal Highway in Dewey…
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August 8, 2016
Fire Destroys Home In New Castle
New Castle – This morning at around 10:30 a.m. firefighters from the Holloway Terrace fire company responded to a residential structure fire in the 400 block of Stahl Avenue…
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August 6, 2016
Oil Truck Fire State Route One – Bear
Bear – Troopers, DNREC, and Fire Department Hazmat Teams are currently on the scene of a fire involving a oil truck. SR1 southbound between Wrangle Hill Road (SR72)…
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August 3, 2016
National Night Out In Newark Big Success
Newark – Newark families joined local police officers and firefighters at tonight’s National Night Out. Local S.W.A.T members were on hand to show off all…
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