Ocean View, Delaware – A mulch fire caused major damage to four homes in Ocean View late Saturday afternoon. Just after 5 p.m. on May 3, firefighters with the Millville Volunteer Fire Company were called to the unit block of Scarborough Lane, where a single-family home was already engulfed in flames. Crews worked quickly to contain the fire, which had begun spreading to neighboring properties. Investigators determined the fire started after a pile of mulch spontaneously combusted. The flames extended into a nearby tree, which then helped the fire jump to three other homes on the street. Fortunately, all residents were able to evacuate safely, and no injuries were reported. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office estimates the total damage from the fire to be around $1 million.
