Wednesday May, 12 2021 @ 16:32

Nature: Structure Fire

Location: Oak Orchard Rd and Chief Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

On Wednesday, May 12th, the Indian River (80), Millsboro (83), and Lewes (82) volunteer fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Oak Orchard Road near Chiefs Road.  Additional alerts included the Sussex County Paramedics and the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad as well as the Delaware State Fire Marshall. 

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tanker 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 a fire suppression attack line to the interior of the structure.  The initial fire was initially knocked down and preserved pending arrival of the Delaware State Fire Marshal. 

It appears that this residential structure was involved in another attempt set it ablaze.  Emergency response units were downgraded to Indian River units already on scene with the cancellation of other responding units.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated access control and traffic control to the incident.

The Delaware State Fire Marshall is investigating.