Farmington Assists

Denton

On March 16, 2023, at just before 2130, Delaware City Fire Company and mutual aid responded to the 100 block of Clinton Street fora residential fire. Delaware City units arrived to fire showing from the second floorof an end-of-the-row, three-story townhouse constructed in 1890, which was unoccupied and undergoing significant renovations. Squad 15 deployed an attack line up to the first floorwhere fire was extending up the Delta side wall to the second and third floors and attic. Several holes burned through the floors complicating firefighting efforts and extensive overhaul was completed to open up the plaster-and-lath walls and ceilings to check forextension. A second alarm equivalent responded and crews operated fortwo hours. One firefightersustained a lowerextremity injury and was transported via Delaware City Ambulance to Christiana Hospital, was treated and released. Three adult occupants of the exposure townhouse were displaced. Assistant Chief Sands had Delaware City Command. - Submitted by Jeff Sands

Dewey Beach Structure Fire

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company crews responded to a structure fire on Carolina Street in Dewey Beach on March 15, 2023, at approximately 1430. Arriving firefighters found fire showing from the residence with extension throughout the home. Firefighters were on the scene forovertwo hours controlling the blaze with assistance from Lewes and Bethany Beach.

- Submitted by Tom Williams

Pea Hill Road Residential Fire

On May 4, 2023, at 0310, the Harrington, Felton, Frederica and Houston fire companies, along with Kent County EMS, were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 400 block of Pea Hill Road. Units arrived and reported smoke showing from a single-story singlefamily dwelling. Crews placed two handlines in service and located the fire in the attic of the residence and extinguished it. The scene was placed undercontrol in 30 minutes and units remained on scene foroverhaul.

- Submitted by Kenny Brode

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

South Bowers Assists Frederica