Scrap Metal Fire on Delaware River Barge Brought Under Control After More Than 24 Hours
Philadelphia, PA – A persistent fire that engulfed a barge loaded with scrap metal in the Delaware Bay was brought under control after burning for over 24 hours, according to officials from Delaware’s Department of Emergency Management. The blaze ignited early on March 10, 2026, aboard an unmanned barge in the Delaware Bay, sending thick … Read more