Monday August, 13 2012 @ 13:40:46

Nature: Gas Leak

Address: 31358 Shore Court, Millsboro, DE 19966

On Monday afternoon, August 13th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a gas leak on Shore Court in the Stonewater Creek Development off of Indian Mission Road. It was reported that a construction contractor ruptured a two-inch gas main while trenching in the area.

Emergency response units included Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility as well as Engine #80-1 and Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility.

Emergency response crews were assigned to coordinate evacuation of nearby residential structures, establish perimeters and prevent traffic flow in the designated area, activate hand lines to assist with the dispersing the gas vapors and fumes.

Engine #80-3 was assigned to initiate the hand lines and commence with water suppression over the gas leak. Engine #80-1 was to tap into the nearby hydrant and supply Engine #80-3 with water resources. Rescue 80 was directed to assist with water supply operations.

The utility contractor, Sharp Gas, was notified of the incident and had an emergency response crew mitigate the situation.

The Delaware State Fire Police assisted with traffic and pedestrian traffic.