Friday, 7/17/20 thru Sunday, 7/19/20

Emergency Incident Synopsis Friday 07/17/20 thru Sunday 07/19/20 - Indian River Fire District

Over the last several days (weekend of 07/17/2020 thru 07/19/2020), the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company has been alerted for numerous calls, including but not limited to; an automatic fire alarm (AFA), an alarm sounding, an explosion, a structure fire and a brush fire incident.

Illustrated herewith is a brief review of the alarms that have not been fully published with our incident synopsis:

• Friday- Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA): 35000 block of Lowell Avenue – Alarm system malfunction (contractors need to repair system);

• Saturday – Alarm Sounding: 27600 block of Sterling Blvd in The Peninsula – Alarm system malfunction;

• Saturday – Explosion: 37000 block of Yucca Drive – Reported oven / stove explosion in the Pot Nets Seaside development off Long Neck – homeowners shut-off gas prior to arrival of emergency response units.  Everything was contained to the stove;

• Saturday – Structure Fire: 34800 block of Come About Circle – Pot Nets Creekside – appliance malfunction involving a microwave.  Investigated the area around the microwave, kitchen ventilation, and roof area.  Everything was contained to the appliance; and   

• Sunday- Brush fire: Cedar Street – Bay City Sloop Ave - small brush fire around the base of a utility pole.  Brush units wet down area of concern and notified utility service providers (electric and cable).

The emergency alert incidents of Saturday evening (explosion and structure fire incidents) were within five (5) minutes apart and the Millsboro (83) and Lewes (82) fire companies were alerted to assist with these incidents.  Indian River apparatus responded to each alarm with Lewes and Millsboro assisting where needed.  Initially, all dual response units were dispatched to the Come About Circle incident with Lewes being diverted to Yucca Drive with Millsboro being diverted to Indian River Station #2 for a cover up assignment.