07/06/23: The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has concluded this investigation on July 6, 2023. The fire was accidentally caused when spent fireworks were discarded inside a trash container located in the garage. The fire erupted inside the garage and heavily damaged the home.
TALLEYVILLE, DE (DNTV): The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating last night’s fire that heavily damaged a Wilmington, Delaware house.
Officials say the Talleyville Fire Company responded to the 100 block of West Pembrey Drive near Foulk Road shortly after 11:30 pm for a 9-1-1 call that a house was on fire.
Firefighters arrived on the scene officials say and encountered flames shooting from the home. Mutual aid fire companies assisted at the scene.
Deputy fire marshals are investigating the circumstances of this fire. Heavy fire damage was estimated at $200,000. There were no reported injuries.
This fire remains under investigation.