UPDATED: Donations Being Accepted for Surviving Family Members After Fatal House Fire in Georgetown
UPDATED – 9-19-23 – A GiveSendGo fundraiser has been set up for the family affected by the fire on East Market Street in Georgetown last week. Both the 87 year old and 18 month old victims have died from their injuries. The surviving family includes several adults and children of various ages ranging from age 6 to 83. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR DONATE
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UPDATED – 09/15/23 – A fire Thursday morning on East Market Street in Georgetown is under investigation by both the State Fire Marshal’s office and the Georgetown Police. Fire crews arrived at the scene just before 8:30 and found smoke and fire coming from the 2 story home and a bystander reporting that two people were trapped inside the home. Firefighters rescued an 87 year old victim and an 18 month old victim – both were taken to Beebe Hospital. The 87 year old victim died at the hospital. The 18 month old was flown to Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington and is in critical condition. The circumstances of this fire are under investigation. Officials ask anyone with information about this fire – including cell phone or home security video to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Sussex County office at 302-856-5600.
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The Talk of Delmarva has learned that a fire that occurred this morning on East Market Street in Georgetown has left an adult woman dead, while two others were rescued from the two-story house. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office, an infant was taken to Nemours Children’s Hospital and is in critical condition. An elderly man was taken to Beebe, and he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The fire caused an estimated $300,000 in damage.
