Fire At Lewes Hotel Ruled Accidental – First State Update

Published
March 31, 2026
Location
Lewes, Delaware
16000 block of Coastal Highway Lewes
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Lewes Delaware in Lewes, Delaware: A fire at the Red Mill Inn in Lewes, Delaware, was determined to be accidental. A female occupant and a child escaped without injury through a ground floor window. The fire was caused by spontaneous combustion of oil-saturated clothing in a hamper on the exterior patio. Fire damage was estimated at $3,000.

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Fire At Lewes Hotel Ruled Accidental – First State Update

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