Saturday April, 18 2020 @ 18:50

Nature: Vehicle Fire

Location: 30738 Hollymount Rd Harbeson, DE 19951

On Saturday April 18^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted vehicle fire on Hollymount Road. It was reported to be a SUV with the engine compartment fully involved.

Emergency response units from Indian River included 80 Command, Engines #80-1 and #80-3 from the Long Neck area and Tanker 80 from the Oak Orchard area as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Command 80 arrived on scene to find a Chevrolet Avalanche SUV with a fire in the engine compartment extending into the passenger compartment.  Firefighters from Engine 80-3 pulled an attack line and began fire suppression activities. Tanker 80 arrived and set up for a water supply and provided additional manpower for extinguishment as did Engine 80-1.  There were no additional exposures or injuries associated with the incident.

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

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.