PHOTOS: Just before 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, a devastating fire broke out in the 1200 block of Porter Road in Bear.
The initial reports of an outside fire quickly escalated as firefighters arrived at the scene. What started as a small blaze soon grew into a raging inferno, posing a threat to nearby vehicles. The situation prompted an extensive response from firefighters from across New Castle County.
The quick-moving fire rapidly destroyed multiple vehicles, intensifying the efforts of the responding crews. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky and could be seen from miles away. With the situation escalating, Command requested additional water tankers and extra fire apparatus to assist in combating the fire.
As the incident unfolded, Porter Road had to be closed in the vicinity of the fire.