Elsmere Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the fire located in Elsmere, DE. was accidental. On Wednesday July 23, 2025, the Elsmere Fire Company was alerted to a reported house fire in the 100 block of Elizabeth Avenue, in the Roselle Neighborhood. Upon arrival the Fire Department found smoke and fire coming from […]
Class “L” Fire Extinguishers
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal has issued an advisory for all Delaware citizens regarding the use of a Class “L” fire extinguishers. Class ‘L” fire extinguishers are being marketed to combat lithium battery fires. Currently Class “L” fire extinguishers are not listed by a third-party independent testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratory […]
Fireworks
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office had a very busy July 4th holiday weekend. The investigative division issued permits and conducted site inspections of 24 professional firework displays throughout Delaware. These inspections ensure proper safety distances from spectators and structures, as well as the inspection of the devices and equipment used to ignite and set […]
Fireworks
State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds all Delawareans and visitors to the State of Delaware that the safest way to enjoy fireworks for the 4th of July is to attend one of the many professional displays throughout the State. As a reminder, ground based, non-explosive, non-airborne fireworks and sparklers are permitted to […]
Wilmington Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Monday, June 23, 2025
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a fire that occurred on Friday June 20, 2025 located at 3000 Newport Gap Pike, the old Emily Bissell Hospital. On Friday June 20th at approximately 4:30 pm The Millcreek Fire Company was alerted to a fire in the 3000 block of Newport Gap Pike. Upon […]
