January 23, 2024

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic vehicles and a detached carport structure in Milton, Delaware on January 22, 2024.

The incident, reported shortly before 5:00 P.M. , occurred in the 24000 block of Broadkill Road, Milton, Delaware. The Milton Fire Department arrived on the scene and found a vehicle and carport structure heavily involved in fire. Mutual aid fire companies assisted at the scene.

State fire investigators were called to the scene and performed an investigation to determine the origin and cause. The fire was determined to have originated in the rear of a parked vehicle and was Accidental in nature, caused by an unknown electrical malfunction.

Damage is estimated at $100,000.00. A Sussex County Paramedic was treated and released at an area Hospital as a precaution after attempting to extinguish the fire and move another vehicle to safety. There were no other reported injuries.

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

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