State Fire Marshal: Apartment Fire in Milford Caused by Unattended Cooking

The Delaware State Fire Marshal鈥檚 Office has determined that a fire late last night–October 1st–in Milford was accidental. Shortly before midnight, the Carlisle Fire Company of Milford was alerted to an automatic fire alarm at the Reserves at Sawmill on Valley Drive. Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the scene to conduct an investigation into…

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Apartment Fire in Cambridge–Occupant Displaced

A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon at a second story apartment on Pine Street in Cambridge, Dorchester County has been ruled accidental–as a result of unattended cooking, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The resident has been displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.聽 聽

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National Fire Prevention Week 2023 Focuses on Kitchen Safety

Research indicates that unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths. Also, in general, cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home injuries. The Delaware State Fire School, Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office and Delaware State Fire Commission are working together to promote National Fire Prevention Week, which is…

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Grill Sparks House Fire; 7 Homeless

Photo courtesy of Worcester Co. Fire Marshal's Office

Seven people were left homeless and a family pet died in a Labor Day house fire in Berlin that authorities say was caused by improper use of a grill. According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze started at about 3:45 p.m. Monday at the home on Circle Road. Arriving firefighters were met…

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