One person was hospitalized after a house fire Saturday morning on Layton Davis Road, off Route 24 near Millsboro, according to Indian River Volunteer Fire Company.
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Fire crews responded to a structure fire on Carolina Street, on the ocean side of town, where at least one house was fully involved and nearby homes also sustained damage. The Delaware State Fire Marshal said the fire broke out shortly after 3 a.m., causing minor injuries to first responders.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, emergency crews were dispatched around 2 a.m. to 1315 Middleneck Dr. after neighbors called to report a home in flames. When first responders entered, two adults were found inside. Authorities say the adults received CPR from EMS units prior to being transported to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, where they were pronounced dead.
A fire damaged a two-story home in Cambridge on Wednesday morning, displacing five people.
A structure fire caused damage to a single-story home in Fruitland on Tuesday, resulting in one firefighter being treated for a minor heat-related illness.
A house fire on Willow Street in Ellendale was caused by a lithium-ion battery in a charging iPad, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Maryland fire officials are investigating a house fire that broke out Saturday night on Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury. The Salisbury Fire Department said the blaze sparked a response from multiple fire departments with no injuries reported.
According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, on Nov.5, at approximately 10:19 p.m., a fire broke out at 7262 Truitt Street in Willards, Maryland.
Fire crews from Ellendale, along with mutual aid from Greenwood and Bridgeville, responded to a house fire on South Union Church Road. First responders say no injuries were reported, and the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office will continue investigating the cause of the fire.
October is Fire Prevention Month, which focuses on raising awareness about fire safety, including the importance of smoke alarms and creating escape plans. The Salisbury Fire Department is offering tips on making a plan to keep everyone safe in the event of a house fire.