August 13, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a Building Fire that occurred this afternoon in Newark, DE. At approximately 2:30 this afternoon, The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was alerted to a building fire in the Southgate Garden Apartments building 18. Upon arrival the Fire Department found […]
Fireworks in Delaware
The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions: Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]
Summer Safety
School is out and summer is finally here! As Delawareans and visitors participate in the activities that we look forward to the most during the summer months, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, want to remind Delawareans and visitors to consider […]
Selbyville Fire
March 19, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a structure in Selbyville, Delaware on March 19, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 12:30 A.M. , occurred in the unit block of Clendaniel Avenue Selbyville, Delaware at the Thessalonia Baptist Church. The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company arrived […]
Georgetown Fire
March 17, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a mobile home in Georgetown, Delaware on March 16, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 4:00 P.M., occurred in the 27000 block of Paradise Street, Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke […]
Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries
March 6, 2024 As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home because properly installed […]
Claymont Fire
February 27, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this morning’s house fire in Claymont, DE was accidental. The Claymont Fire Company was notified of a fire in the unit block of Denham Avenue in the Knollwood Community, shortly after 3:00 AM. Upon arrival they found heavy smoke and fire coming from […]
Newark Fire
February 27, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a house fire that occurred this morning in Newark, DE. The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was notified of a fire in the 200 block of Emma Way in the Shelley Farms community, shortly after 4:00 AM. Upon arrival they […]
Georgetown Fire
January 28, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that damaged an industrial structure in Georgetown, Delaware on January 27, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 1:30 P.M., occurred in the 29000 block of Landfill Lane Georgetown, Delaware. The Millsboro Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and […]
Millsboro Fire
January 26, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a structure fire that occurred in Millsboro, Delaware on January 25, 2024. The incident, reported shortly after 09:30 P.M. , occurred in the 26000 block of John J. Williams Highway Millsboro, Delaware. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and […]