Thursday April, 25 2019 @ 07:05

Nature: Vehicle Fire

Location: Long Neck Rd and Knights Lane Millsboro, DE 19966

On Thursday evening, April 25^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle fire on Long Neck Road near Knights Lane.  It was reported to be a mini-van fire in the engine compartment.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility and Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included fire suppression, overhaul, and assistance with recovery the occupants’ personal belongings.

It appears that a mini-van was traveling down Long Neck Road when it encountered an unfortunate vehicle incident that caught fire and spread into the occupant compartment.  There were no injuries because all occupants were able to get out of the vehicle.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic control for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.