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Massive fire erupts on scrap metal barge in Delaware Bay

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 4:27PM

Massive fire erupts on scrap metal barge in Delaware Bay

NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) — Firefighters are battling a massive blaze that erupted on a barge in the Delaware Bay.

The fire was first reported around 10 a.m. Tuesday in New Castle, Delaware.

Video from Chopper 6 showed flames and smoke rising from the barge, with fire boats spraying water.

The Coast Guard reports this is a scrap metal barge heading northbound on the river.

There has been no word on any injuries.

It’s not yet known how this fire started.

Stay with Action News and 6abc.com as this story develops.

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