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Seaford Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Sunday, November 12, 2023


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November 12, 2023

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a residential dwelling structure in Seaford, Delaware on November 12, 2023.

The incident, reported shortly after 9:30 A.M., occurred in the 8000 block of Hearns Pond Road Seaford, Delaware. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and Sussex County Paramedics arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the occupied dwelling structure. Rescue attempts were unsuccessful due to heavy fire conditions. Mutual aid fire companies assisted at the scene. A single Victim was found deceased inside of the dwelling.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal Major Incident Response Team was called to the scene to perform an investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The Delaware State Police are also assisting with the investigation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. The Victim was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science Medical Examiner. A Sussex County Paramedic has been treated and released for injuries sustained during the rescue attempt. There were no other reported injuries. Damage is estimated at $200,000.

 

John M. Galaska
Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal
(302) 856-5600 Office
(302) 542-9190 Cell

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Seaford Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Sunday, November 12, 2023


OSFM Police Logo

November 12, 2023

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a residential dwelling structure in Seaford, Delaware on November 12, 2023.

The incident, reported shortly after 9:30 A.M., occurred in the 8000 block of Hearns Pond Road Seaford, Delaware. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and Sussex County Paramedics arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the occupied dwelling structure. Rescue attempts were unsuccessful due to heavy fire conditions. Mutual aid fire companies assisted at the scene. A single Victim was found deceased inside of the dwelling.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal Major Incident Response Team was called to the scene to perform an investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The Delaware State Police are also assisting with the investigation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. The Victim was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science Medical Examiner. A Sussex County Paramedic has been treated and released for injuries sustained during the rescue attempt. There were no other reported injuries. Damage is estimated at $200,000.

 

John M. Galaska
Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal
(302) 856-5600 Office
(302) 542-9190 Cell

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