Coast Guard, fire agencies respond to barge fire in Delaware Bay

BOWERS, Del. – The Coast Guard and local fire agencies responded to a barge fired in the Delaware Bay early Monday morning.

We’re told watchstanders received a call at around 1 a.m. reporting a barge on fire approximately nine miles south of Port Mahon. The barge was reportedly carrying household appliances for scrap. The Coast Guard then launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small boat crew to assist and continue to monitor the situation. Officials say there are six fire boats on scene from local fire agencies actively fighting the fire.

There are no injuries and no evidence of pollution impacting the waterway. Officials say the cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

The Coast Guard has requested all mariners avoid the area of the incident.