The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a house fire in Leipsic was accidental.
On March 1, 2026 around 2:40 AM, the Leipsic Fire Company was alerted to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Front Street. Initial reports indicated that people were possibly trapped inside the residence. Fire fighters from Leipsic and mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene and found fire coming from the roof of the residence. Searches of the residence revealed that it was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Investigators with the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. Investigators determined that an electrical failure in the attic caused the fire. Minor damage occurred to another unoccupied residence. No injuries were reported and damages are estimated at $125,000.
Chief Deputy Brian Schad
Delaware State Fire Marshal
1537 Chestnut Grove Road
Dover, Delaware 19904
(302) 739-4447 Office