Delmar Fire Department Responds to Detached Garage Fire

Delmar, MD - The Delmar Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Wicomico County on the morning of February 10, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 4:09 A.M. at a property located in the 100 block of East Pine Street in Delmar, Maryland.

Upon arrival, responding units encountered a 20x20 detached garage involved in the fire. The occupant of the residence discovered the blaze.

A team of 25 firefighters responded to the scene. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes.

The investigation determined the area of origin was the exterior of the building. The preliminary cause was ruled accidental, resulting from a heat lamp used for a chicken coop that ignited nearby combustibles.

The estimated damage is valued at $40,000, split evenly between the structure and its contents. There were no reported injuries to civilians or emergency personnel, and no occupants were displaced.