The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a residential structure fire that claimed the life of one occupant.

On December 17, 2025 just before 7:30 AM, a fire was reported in the 200 block of Denney Street, Leipsic. The Leipsic Fire Company, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies, responded to the scene and found fire coming from the first floor of the structure. Shortly after, the fire company was made aware of a possible person still inside the structure. Conditions inside the structure, including partial structural collapse, caused fire fighters to evacuate the residence.

Once searches resumed, a single occupant was found deceased inside the structure.

Investigators from the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, Delaware State Police, and the Division of Forensic Science are investigating the incident.

Damage is estimated at $300,00 and no other injuries were reported.

Chief Deputy Brian Schad
Delaware State Fire Marshal
1537 Chestnut Grove Road
Dover, Delaware 19904
(302) 739-4447 Office

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