The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that the fire that heavily damaged an upscale Middletown home on July 19 was arson.
The blaze, reported shortly before 1 a.m. was in the unit block of Haggis Road in the Estates of Saint Anne. The Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown arrived on the scene with flames shooting out of the two-story dwelling. Fire damage was estimated at $500,000. State fire investigators have ruled that the fire was intentionally started inside the dwelling. The criminal investigation to find those responsible is being conducted by deputy state fire marshals.
Anyone with information about this arson is asked to contact the State Fire Marshal’s – New Castle Division at (302) 323-5375 or Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Tipsters do not have to reveal their identity when calling both locations.
