Lincoln, Del. – Firefighters from more than a dozen companies responded to a major fire Monday afternoon that damaged multiple structures and injured one firefighter. The blaze broke out just before 2 p.m. in the 18000 block of Johnson Road. Smoke from the fire was visible from a distance, drawing attention as crews rushed to the scene. Carlisle Fire Company was among the first to arrive and found two storage buildings and two vehicles engulfed in flames. As the fire spread, it reached a nearby home on the property. Additional fire crews and emergency medical responders were dispatched to help contain the flames and assist those on scene. One firefighter was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is leading the investigation into what caused the fire. Deputy Fire Marshals were on site to gather evidence and assess the damage. Assistance is being provided to the affected property owners by the American Red Cross. Officials have not yet released an estimate of the total damage or the specific origin of the fire. The investigation remains ongoing.
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