Saturday July, 27 2019 @ 12:19

Nature: Commercial Structure Fire

Location: Dagsboro Paint & Wallpaper

Address:  33256 Main St., Dagsboro, DE

On Saturday, July 27^th, the Dagsboro (73), Frankford (76), Millsboro (83), Selbyville (88), Gumboro (79), Indian River (80), Georgetown (77), and Bishopville (900) fire companies as well as the Sussex County Paramedics were alerted for a commercial structure fire on Main Street in Dagsboro.

Initial arriving units, identified fire showing from one side and heavy smoke around the entire facility.  Specific orders were provided for first arriving and other arriving units.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tanker 80 from the Oak Orchard location and the Delaware State Fire Police.  Indian River’s initial dispatch was to provide an engine cover up assignment at Millsboro (83) but upgraded to the scene while traveling to Millsboro.  Georgetown (77) was alerted to back fill Indian River's (80) initial assignment.

Emergency response crew assignments included manpower and assistance at the scene fire suppression, ventilation, and overhaul where needed.  The path of the fire was within the various layers of building construction through renovations.

The Delaware State Fire Police provided traffic control the duration of the incident since many roads including Main Street in Dagsboro were closed.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.