New Castle Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2023
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2023
July 5, 2023
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that last night’s fire that damaged a New Castle, Delaware house was accidental.
The blaze, reported shortly before 10:00 pm, occurred in the unit block of Onaway Place in the Garfield Park neighborhood. The Minquadale Fire Company arrived on the scene with flames observed on the rear of the dwelling.
State fire investigators were called to the scene to conduct the investigation. The fire was caused by discharged fireworks igniting the roof causing an estimated $25,000 damage. There were no reported injuries. The American Red Cross responded to provide emergency assistance to one adult.
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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State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2023
July 5, 2023
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that last night’s fire that damaged a New Castle, Delaware house was accidental.
The blaze, reported shortly before 10:00 pm, occurred in the unit block of Onaway Place in the Garfield Park neighborhood. The Minquadale Fire Company arrived on the scene with flames observed on the rear of the dwelling.
State fire investigators were called to the scene to conduct the investigation. The fire was caused by discharged fireworks igniting the roof causing an estimated $25,000 damage. There were no reported injuries. The American Red Cross responded to provide emergency assistance to one adult.
Office of the State Fire Marshal – Delaware
Michael G. Chionchio
Assistant State Fire Marshal
(302) 739-3312 Office Direct Line
(302) 593-9002 Cell
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
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