August 19, 2025
On Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 20:40 hours the Harrington, Felton and Carlisle (Milford) Fire Companies along with Kent County EMS were alerted to assist the Houston Fire Company with a Barn Fire on Sandbox Rd. in the area of Raspberry Lane. Units arrived on scene and reported a large barn fully involved. Houston Command (Chief Lance Mast) arrived on scene established command and requested several additional tankers and assistance then came from the Frederica, Magnolia, Greenwood, Farmington, South Bowers and Greensboro (Caroline County, MD) Fire Companies. A water shuttle was set up and crews placed several handlines in service along with the master stream from Tower 50. Units remained on scene for several hours. All units cleared the scene by 0300 hrs. The Harrington Fire Company responded with 50 Command, Tower 50, Tanker 50, Engines 50-1, 50-4, 50-5 and Ambulance 50. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Delaware State Fire Marshal Office.
