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Heard on: Sussex DE Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/9/2026 05:55 AM
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Command 81 and 150855 should be the Centenary United Methodist Church, RP reporting smoke coming from the church.
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Closest hydrant is going to be at the corner of Market and Poplar, and 741 made response.
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Steam mistaken for smoke at Seaford church

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of smoke at Centenary United Methodist Church near Market and Poplar Streets in Seaford. Investigation determined the smoke was actually steam from a basement dryer. The situation was deemed under control and all units cleared the scene.

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E Poplar St & Market St, Seaford, DE 19973
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