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House fire on Route 24 in Laurel

Monday, June 12, 2017

Delmar Fire Department assisted Laurel Fire Dept with a working house fire on Sharptown Road (SR 24). Laurel, Delmar and Sharptown were on the initial dispatch. Due to manpower and water supply considerations, multiple other fire departments were also requested to the scene for various types of assistance including Tankers, Engines, Aerial trucks and Rescue trucks with cascade systems. 12 fire departments from 3 Counties in 2 States were on-scene. Many additional fire departments from as far away as Kent County, DE responded to the area to provide cover up crews. The house involved was unoccupied and there were no injuries.