4 Alarm Fire Under Investigation in Wilmington
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating a four-alarm fire that affected several homes in Wilmington. On July 2, 2026, shortly after 3:00 PM, a fire was reported in the 1500 block of Clayton Road, Wilmington. The Five Points Fire Company, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies responded to the scene. […]
Smyrna House Fire Under Investigation
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a house fire in Smyrna. On July 1, 2026, shortly before 2:30 PM, a fire was reported in the 100 block of South Main Street in Smyrna. The Citizens Hose Company of Smyrna, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies, EMS, and […]
Delaware State Fire Marshal Urges Fireworks Caution Ahead of America’s 250TH Anniversary
State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
As Delaware prepares to celebrate America’s historic 250th anniversary of independence, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office (DSFMO) reminds all residents and visitors to prioritize safety by leaving fireworks to the professionals. With unprecedented crowds and community events planned across Delaware for this milestone Semiquincentennial, state fire officials are tracking a heightened risk of preventable […]
Newark Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a building fire that occurred today in Newark, DE. At approximately 1328 hours today the Christiana Fire Company was alerted to a fire at 56 South Old Baltimore Pike in the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. Upon arrival the fire department found smoke coming from the […]
Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC).
