Smyrna Building Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a building fire in Smyrna was accidental. On March 4, 2026, shortly before 11:30 PM the Citizens Hose Company of Smyrna along with mutual aid fire companies were dispatched to the unit block of Malvern Lane, Sunnyside Village Apartments, in Smyrna for a reported multifamily dwelling […]
Leipsic House Fire
Newsroom | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Monday, March 2, 2026
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 […]
UPDATE – Dagsboro Explosion 09/30/25
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
UPDATE – Dagsboro Explosion 09/30/25: Currently this incident is still under active investigation as an Accidental explosion involving Liquified Petroleum gas with no indications of criminal activity. This event resulted in a fatality to one occupant of the structure and minor injuries to the second occupant of the structure at the time of the event. […]
National Burn Awareness Week 2026
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Monday, February 2, 2026
Every workplace, from kitchens to construction sites, presents potential burn risks. During National Burn Awareness Week, February 1–7, 2026, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office joins the American Burn Association (ABA) to promote practical, life-saving burn prevention strategies for workplaces of all types. This year’s theme, “Burn Prevention Where You Live, Work, and Play – […]
New Castle Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a residential structure fire that caused significant damage. On January 29, 2026, at 0300 hours, a fire was reported at 108 Thorn Lane New Castle, Delaware. The Holloway Terrace Fire Company, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies, responded to the scene and found fire showing from […]
