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Camden Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2023


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July 5, 2023

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that last night’s fire that destroyed a house near Camden, Delaware was accidental.

The blaze, reported around 10:30 pm, occurred in the 400 block of Apple Blossom Drive near Walnut Shade Road.  The Camden Wyoming Fire Company arrived on the scene with flames engulfing the two-story house.

Deputy fire marshals were called to the scene to investigate the origin and cause of the fire.  The fire originated on the exterior of the home when spent fireworks were placed inside a trash container after being discharged.  The items inside the trash container ignited and burned up the exterior of the home and into the interior.

Heavy fire damage was estimated at $250,000.  The American Red Cross was requested to provide emergency assistance for one adult and one child.  One firefighter was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus Hospital for medical evaluation.

 

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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Camden Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2023


State Fire Marshal Logo

July 5, 2023

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that last night’s fire that destroyed a house near Camden, Delaware was accidental.

The blaze, reported around 10:30 pm, occurred in the 400 block of Apple Blossom Drive near Walnut Shade Road.  The Camden Wyoming Fire Company arrived on the scene with flames engulfing the two-story house.

Deputy fire marshals were called to the scene to investigate the origin and cause of the fire.  The fire originated on the exterior of the home when spent fireworks were placed inside a trash container after being discharged.  The items inside the trash container ignited and burned up the exterior of the home and into the interior.

Heavy fire damage was estimated at $250,000.  The American Red Cross was requested to provide emergency assistance for one adult and one child.  One firefighter was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus Hospital for medical evaluation.

 

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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