Tuesday September, 1 2020 @ 14:01

Nature: Commerical Structure Fire

Location: Dollar General (82-2)

Address:  33263 Fairfield Rd Lewes, DE 19958

On Tuesday afternoon, the Indian River (80), Rehoboth Beach (86) and Milton (85) fire companies were alerted to assist Lewes (82) Fire Department with a reported commercial structure fire at the Dollar General Store on Fairfield Road near Peddler's Village in Angola.  It was reported to be fire and smoke coming from the rear of the building.

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 as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included assist with accessing the roof of the facility as well as staging in the designated areas.

It appears that facility was filled with smoke with the commercial facility being evacuated while interior and exterior crews conducted an evaluation of the facility.  It was determined that the issue was created by a malfunctioning HVAC system.

All units were returned to their respective quarters.