Tuesday May 30, 2017 @ 05:34

Nature: Structure Fire

Location: 32981 Shoppes At Long Neck Millsboro, DE 19966

On Tuesday morning, May 30th, the Indian River (80), Lewes (82) and Millsboro (83) fire companies were alerted for a multi-residential structure fire at 32981 Shoppes of Long Neck off Long Neck Road. It was reported that a fire existed in a side room with all occupants outside of the structure however one returned with a fire extinguisher.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tanker 80 and Ladder 80 from the Oak Orchard facility, Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police. Assistance was tendered by the Sussex County Paramedics, Traffic Control 82 and Command 82 as well as the local emergency medical services provider.

Emergency response crew assignments included incident mitigation to ascertain origin and verification of suppression, ventilation, and assistance with shutting off the residential sprinkler alarm that had been activated. Efforts were made to extricate all smoke from the residential unit via positive pressure ventilation.  All residents were evacuated from the structure.

The Delaware State Fire Police assisted with traffic control.

The Delaware State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating.