Thursday March, 18 2010 @ 01:40:57 Nature: Structure Fire Address: 26752 Hermit Ln Millsboro, DE 19966 Early Thursday morning, March 18, 2010 at approximately 1:40 a.m., the Indian River, Millsboro, Milton, Rehoboth Beach and Lewes fire departments were alerted for a reported working structure fire in the vicinity of 26752 Hermit Lane, Pot Nets Seaside development off of Long Neck Road. Indian River’s Duty Officer, Jason M. Faulkner, Sr., was immediately informed of a fully involved manufactured home style residence with potential exposure concerns. Duty Officer Faulkner immediately identified that a manufactured home was fully involved and completely destroyed at the time of his arrival and there were heavy exposure concerns to nearby residential structures, sheds, vehicles, and potential propane tank venting concerns as well. Engine #80-1 with First Assistant Chief Hayden Klingler and Engine #80-3 with Rescue Lieutenant Mario Street initiated multiple 1¾ attack lines as well as established a water supply scenario to combat this incident. Other responding emergency response crews from Indian River, Millsboro, Lewes and Milton were assigned numerous fire extinguishment tactics with specific responsibilities to minimize the losses to the second residential manufactured structure and to assist with any potential salvage efforts. Manpower and resources from Millsboro and Lewes fire companies were assigned to initiate a water shuttle scenario to supply Tanker 80 with water resources from nearby hydrants. The initial residential manufactured structure was completely destroyed as a result of the incident. The second residential manufactured structure suffered severe fire and water damage with complete destruction of the storage sheds, golf carts and other external storage units, significant damage to nearby vehicles and extensive interior damage. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the origin and cause of the fire. There was no firefighter or additional civilian injuries at the time of this release. The Gumboro, Rehoboth, and Georgetown fire departments were requested to provide in standby coverage for the fire departments that were operating on scene at the structure fire location. Investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal are conducting the ongoing investigation to the incident specifics. The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic control measures in the area of the fire scene. The American Red Cross was dispatched to assist with the displaced homeowners of the second residential structure. Additional information may be obtained by viewing the following webpages: (1) Millsboro Fire Company http://www.millsborofire.com/gallery.cfm?id=137&ss=1 (2) WGMD Radio 92.7 FM - www.wgmd.com Local Red Cross volunteers help family of two after fire Volunteers with the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula are helping a family of two after a fire damaged their home this week on Hermit Drive in Millsboro, DE. The Red Cross provided the two adults with a safe place to stay, clothing, groceries, and comfort kits. From the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula: March 18, 2010 Wilmington, DE - Volunteers with the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula met with a family of two adults late last night after a fire damaged their Hermit Drive home in Millsboro, DE. The Red Cross provided the family with a safe place to stay, clothing, groceries, and comfort kits. The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors—across the street, across the country and across the world—in emergencies. The American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula serves the state of Delaware and Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties in Maryland. Last year, volunteers and paid staff responded to 184 disasters of varying sizes throughout our communities, providing disaster relief – free of charge – to nearly 870 people. Approximately 20,500 people were trained in lifesaving skills such as CPR and First Aid. Nearly 800 emergency communications sent through the Red Cross kept members of the military in touch with their families. More than 500 seniors living independently were given peace of mind through our Lifeline personal emergency response program. More than 8,000 people on the Delmarva Peninsula attended Community Disaster Education presentations, teaching them the 3 steps for emergency preparedness. Since the Red Cross is not a government agency, it relies on valuable donations of talent, time and money to do its humanitarian work. www.redcrossdelmarva.org. 1-800-777-6620