Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Lithium-ion Battery Safety
Featured Posts | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Monday, December 1, 2025
As holiday wish lists fill with the latest tech gadgets, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office joins the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), reminding shoppers of the unique fire risks lithium-ion batteries pose and how to prevent fires through proper storage, charging, and recycling. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in household items like personal shavers, […]
Bear Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a house fire that occurred last night in Bear, DE. On Tuesday November 25, 2025 the Delaware City Fire Company was notified of a house fire in the unit block of North Dragon Dr., in the Kingsmill Trailer Park. The initial call was for a fire […]
Laurel Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Sunday, November 16, 2025
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a residential structure fire that was reported on November 15, 2025 shortly after 9:30 PM in the 32000 block of Sussex Highway Laurel, Delaware. The Laurel Fire Department and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene and found a single family dwelling structure with […]
National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, November 6, 2025
As we observe National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month this November, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging Delawareans to recognize the silent and invisible threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which claims hundreds of lives and sickens thousands each year across the U.S. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas produced by fuel-burning devices like […]
Dagsboro Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a commercial structure fire that was reported on November 4, 2025 shortly after 3:30 PM in the 28000 block of Quarter Mile Drive Dagsboro, Delaware. The Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene and found a commercial vehicle repair […]
