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Middletown Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2023


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June 30, 2023

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating this morning’s building fire in Middletown, Delaware. One person was found deceased inside.

Shortly before 4:00 am, officers from the Middletown Police Department discovered smoke coming from a 2nd floor apartment in the unit block of West Main Street near S. Broad Street. The Volunteer Hose Company responded to the scene and encountered a fire inside the 2nd floor apartment. Firefighters found one person deceased inside the building. There were no other injuries reported.

Deputy fire marshals and detectives from the Middletown Police Department are currently on scene investigating the circumstances of the fire and death. The Delaware Division of Forensic Science has taken custody of the victim and an autopsy is scheduled for today.

Fire damage, estimated at $75,000, was contained to the 2nd floor apartment. Three other apartments have been cleared and 4 residents have been relocated.
This fire remains under investigation.

Office of the State Fire Marshal – Delaware
Michael G. Chionchio
Assistant State Fire Marshal
(302) 739-3312 Office Direct Line
(302) 593-9002 Cell
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Middletown Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2023


State Fire Marshal Logo

June 30, 2023

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating this morning’s building fire in Middletown, Delaware. One person was found deceased inside.

Shortly before 4:00 am, officers from the Middletown Police Department discovered smoke coming from a 2nd floor apartment in the unit block of West Main Street near S. Broad Street. The Volunteer Hose Company responded to the scene and encountered a fire inside the 2nd floor apartment. Firefighters found one person deceased inside the building. There were no other injuries reported.

Deputy fire marshals and detectives from the Middletown Police Department are currently on scene investigating the circumstances of the fire and death. The Delaware Division of Forensic Science has taken custody of the victim and an autopsy is scheduled for today.

Fire damage, estimated at $75,000, was contained to the 2nd floor apartment. Three other apartments have been cleared and 4 residents have been relocated.
This fire remains under investigation.

Office of the State Fire Marshal – Delaware
Michael G. Chionchio
Assistant State Fire Marshal
(302) 739-3312 Office Direct Line
(302) 593-9002 Cell
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