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Pulaski Hwy Car Wash Fire

Thursday, July 2, 2015

On May18th at 0342 Box 1231 was sounded for a commercial building fire in the 1900 block of Pulaski Hwy. On arrival, Deputy Chief 6 gave the report of fire showing at a commercial car wash. An occupied  camper trailer that was near the building was evacuated for life safety. An attack was made, however metal ceilings delayed the attack and required more manpower to open.  A second alarm was transmitted to assist with manpower needs. All searches were negative and the fire was under control in forty minutes with units operating for three and a half hours. There were no injuries. The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.