Thursday June, 24 2021 @ 21:44

Nature: Structure Fire

Location: 32764 Captains Way Millsboro, DE 19966

On Thursday evening, June 24^th, the Indian River (80), Lewes (82), and Millsboro (83) fire companies were alerted for a residential structure fire on Captains Way in the Captains Grant development off Oak Orchard Road.  It was reported that the residential structure was filled with smoke.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tanker 80 and Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engines #80-1 and #80-3 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments evaluation and investigation into the source of the concern, crews evaluated the interior and exterior of the residential structure, searched the crawl space, and all other areas.   The concern was isolated to the refrigerator.  Positive pressure ventilation was utilized to clear the residence.

All emergency response units from Lewes and Millsboro were cancelled while responding to the incident location.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic control for the duration of the incident.