Greenwood bar fire ruled arson

GREENWOOD, Del. – Delaware Fire Marshals say a fire that heavily damaged a Greenwood bar last month has been ruled arson.

The fire was reported shortly after 3 a.m. on May 18th, at the Pit Stop Bar and Grill in the first block of West Market Street. Through a lengthy investigation, state fire investigators have determined that the fire was intentionally started.

Fire damage has been estimated at $500,000. A firefighter was taken to the hospital from the scene for minor injuries.

Anyone that may have information on this fire is asked to call the Sussex Division of the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office at 302-856-5600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.