Monday June, 1 2020 @ 04:44

Nature: Structure Fire – Assist Lewes

Location: 28632-28800 Lewes Georgetown Hwy., Milton, DE 19968

On Monday, June 1^st, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to assist the Lewes (82) Fire Department with a working structure fire on Lewes-Georgetown Highway.  It was reported to be heavy fire showing upon arrival of Lewes’ emergency response units.

Additional alerted for the assistance included:  Georgetown (77), Milton (85), Rehoboth Beach (86), Memorial (89) fire companies to the incident location with many other companies alerted for standby assistance.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tanker 80 and Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility. 

Emergency response crew assignments included the following:

• Tanker 80 to the incident location for manpower and water supply shuttle;

• Rescue 80 directed to Lewes Station #1 for standby coverage; and

• Engine #80-3 directed to Lewes Station #2 for standby coverage.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

Additional information will be published as available or via the following websites:

(1)  Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. http://www.rehobothbeachfire.com/gallery/detail?id=39424;

(2)  WBOC TV Channel 16 http://www.wboc.com/story/42197257/structure-fire-investigation-in-milton;