07/02/2026 • Box Alarm 1710
Yesterday afternoon, shortly after 1500 hours, Ladder 21 was dispatched to assist Five Points Fire Company on a reported structure fire. Deputy 17 arrived and reported fire from the rear of a 2-story middle-of-the-row townhouse. Ladder 21 on the initial alarm arrived as the 3rd due special service. Ladder 21’s crew split; the outside team operated on the roof, assisting with ventilation, while the inside team assisted with fire suppression and overhaul of an exposure unit. Our Ladder 21 was operating on scene for a little over 3 hours before being released by command.

Statement from the Delaware State Fire Marshal:

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating a four-alarm fire that affected several homes in Wilmington.

On July 2, 2026, shortly after 3:00 PM, a fire was reported in the 1500 block of Clayton Road, Wilmington. The Five Points Fire Company, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies, responded to the scene. First arriving units found heavy fire at the rear of the residences. Due to the temperature, the fire reached four alarms, bringing additional resources to the scene. Several firefighters were evaluated on the scene by EMS and New Castle County Paramedics. One firefighter was transported to an area hospital for heat exhaustion. Six residences were affected by the fire, displacing 20 people.

Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the scene to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. Investigators determined that the fire originated under a deck at the rear of one of the homes. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The families affected by the fire are being assisted by the American Red Cross. Damage is estimated at $1 million.