October 27, 2026
On Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 22:28 hours the Harrington, Felton, Houston, Frederica and Greensboro (Caroline County, MD) along with Kent County EMS were dispatched for a residential structure fire in the 1800 Block of Park Brown Rd. While responding units were advised that the reporting person advised there was a fire in an attached garage spreading into the residence. Command arrived on scene and reported a two-story single-family dwelling fully involved. Engine 50-4 arrived first and placed several handlines in service. As additional units arrived, they assisted with suppression and a water shuttle was established. Additional Tankers and Engines were requested due to this being in a non-hydrated area adding the Farmington and Greenwood Fire Companies. Units operated for approximately 2 hours before bringing the fire under control and remained on scene performing extensive overhaul. All units cleared the scene by 02:00 hrs. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office. UNITS ON SCENE: 50 Command, Engines 50-4, 50-5, 48-4, 47-4, 78-4, 52-2, 52-5, 603, 604, Tanker 50, Tanker 47, Tanker 48, Tanker 49, Tanker 52, Tanker 600, Rescue 50, Tower 50, Ladder 49, Ambulances D-50 and A-52, Utility 50-8, Rehab 50, KM-5, KM-8, FM-15 and Fire Police. OFFICER IN CHARGE: 3rd Asst. Chief Mark Scribner Jr. Bridgeville Fire Company provided a stand-by at the Harrington Fire Company and the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company provided a stand-by at the Felton Fire Company during this incident.
