The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a house fire in Odessa, DE.

On Monday morning October 13, 2025 the Odessa Fire Company was called to the 100 block of Irongable Dr., in the Boyds Corner Farm neighborhood, for a report of a house on fire. Upon arrival the Fire Department found heavy fire and smoke coming from the rear of the residence. Several Fire Companies were called to assist. Extinguishment was hampered by the weather conditions. Residences on both sides of the initial house fire were also damaged.

Deputy Fire Marshal’s responded to the scene and are currently investigating the origin and cause of the fire.

One female resident was injured in the fire and transported to ChristianaCare for smoke inhalation. The damage to the residence is estimated at approximately 500,000 dollars. The Red Cross of Delmarva responded to assist the family.

Chief Deputy Robert Fox
Delaware State Fire Marshal
2307 MacArthur Road
New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 323-5375 Office

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