Two firefighters treated after intentionally set Kent Co. fire

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office says that they are investigating an intentionally set fire that sent two firefighters to the hospital on Monday afternoon in Kent County.

The fire was reported at 5:00 p.m. and officials say that a passing driver noticed smoke at the former Mike Davidson Recycling facility on Willow Grove Road, west of Camden.

The Felton Community Fire Company responded to the call and reportedly saw heavy fire involving outdoor piles of recycling debris. Numerous fire companies from Kent County, Sussex County and Maryland responded to help put out the blaze.

While trying to control the fire, two firefighters were treated at Kent General Hospital. The fire was placed under control at 9:00 p.m.

Investigators say that the fire was intentionally set. No other information is being released at this time. Damages are also still being looked at.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office, Investigations Division at 302-739-4447. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, go to the Crime Stoppers website or Mobile App.