Thursday April, 28 2011 @ 18:49:14 Nature: Structure Fire Address: 18261 - 18520 Robinsonville Rd., BRIDALRIDGE, Lewes, DE 19958 On Thursday evening, April 28th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to assist Lewes Fire Department with a working structure fire on Robinsonville Road in the development of Bridal Ridge between the Jim Town Road and Plantations Road. Initial reports of the incident included a multi-story residential structure with heavy smoke and fire showing. Engine #80-3 responded from our Long Neck facility and Engine #80-1, Rescue 80 and Tanker 80 responded from the Oak Orchard facility. All of Indian River’s apparatus was assigned to assist with overhaul and salvage. Tanker 80 was cancelled while enroute. There were no reported injuries. The Delaware State Fire Police provided traffic control assistance as well as perimeter detail assignments. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. Additional information may be viewed at: (1) Lewes Fire Department web page: http://www.lewesfire.com/gallery.cfm?id=479 Lewes, Rehoboth and Indian River Fire Departments were dispatched to a working house fire in the Bridle Ridge development off Robinsonville Rd. in Lewes. (2) WGMD Radio Station Webpage - www.wgmd.com http://www.wgmd.com/?p=23365 Fire heavily damages Lewes area home Just before 7pm fire crews from Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Indian River were called for a fully involved structure fire on Robinsonville Road in the Bridle Ridge development. EMS Captain Patty Marvel tells WGMD they saw heavy fire coming from the first floor when they arrived… Robinsonville Road was closed for about 90 minutes while crews battled the blaze. UPDATED: Fire that heavily damaged Lewes area home – arson UPDATE 4-29-11 – 3:30PM - A fire last night at a home in the Bridle Ridge development was intentionally set. Fire crews from Lewes, Rehoboth and Indian River were called just before 7pm and found heavy fire when they arrived. No one was home when the fire broke out and damage is estimated at $500,000. Anyone with information on the fire should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 (3) Cape Gazette.com http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/lewes-area-arsons-under-investigation/100574?source=rss Lewes-area arsons under investigation State police seek help from witnesses By Roger Hillis | May 13, 2011 The state Fire Marshal's Office continues to investigate an arson that took place in broad daylight April 28 at a home west of near Lewes. Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Randy Lee said he wouldn't rule out the possibility that the fire could be linked to a March 30 fire on nearby Beaver Dam Road. "We never rule anything out," Lee said. "All I can say for now is that one of those fires was definitely the work of an arsonist." Lee said he would not elaborate so as not to hamper the investigations. The March 30 blaze occurred about 8 p.m. and caused about $10,000 in damages to an unoccupied house. The cause of that fire is still under investigation. The April 28 fire took place about 7 p.m. and destroyed a family's home in the Estates at Bridle Ridge community. No one was home at the time, and no injuries were reported. Damages to the house on Ashford Drive, which intersects with Robinsonville Road, are estimated at $500,000. The home's owners declined to comment beyond saying they have no intention of moving and plan to rebuild immediately. Several neighbors said they didn't see anyone suspicious in the area at the time the fire occurred. Anyone with information is asked to call 302-856-5600 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333; text the keyword DSP and a message to 274637 (CRIMES); or submit an online tip at www.tipsubmit.com.