The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that Sunday morning’s fire that heavily damaged a Delaware City house was accidental, according to Assistant State Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio.
An early morning fire at Shrimpy’s Pub on Rehoboth Avenue Extended is under investigation.
Firefighters with the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene about 2 a.m. May 1 as flames were coming out of the building that sits in the 37000 block of Rehoboth Avenue Extended, said Michael Chionchio, assistant state fire marshal.
The fire caused heavy damage estimated at $500,000, said Chionchio.
Warren Jones, Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Department spokesman, said in addition to Shrimpy’s, the fire heavily damaged China Wok Restaurant and JuiceFresh. Several other stores received smoke damage, he said, in a press release.
Jones said the fire was under control after a couple of hours and company units remained on the scene until approximately 8 a.m. There were no injuries, he said.