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On 4/27/2020 at 0035 hours the Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company, along with mutual aid companies, were dispatched to the 400 block of Benham Court in Clearview Ridge Townhouses for a residential structure fire. Arriving crews found fire in several townhouses and a 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing additional resources to the scene. An aggressive fire attack limited the damage to two townhouses and protected further residences. Crews operated for just under three hours and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. In total two townhouses sustained damage and two occupants were displaced. Working smoke alarms alerted the occupants and they were able to safely exit the residences. This yet another example of the importance of having and regularly testing smoke alarms! One cat was rescued and was transported by Aetna ambulance to VCA Newark Animal Hospital in good condition. The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the fire and Assistant Chief Happer had Newark Command. Fire photos courtesy of Aetna Photographer Dave Wilson, cat photos courtesy of Captain Ben Adams. Assisting Agencies: Christiana Fire, Cranston Heights Fire Company, Mill Creek Fire Company - Stations 2&21, Hockessin Fire Company - Station 19, Minquas Fire Company #1, Elsmere Fire Company No.1, Belvedere Fire Company, New Castle County Paramedics, Saint Francis EMS.