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Structure Fire - Sussex Lane - Mariner's Cove

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Friday October, 3 2014 @ 11:08

Nature: Structure Fire

Location: 35624 Sussex Ln Millsboro, DE 19966

On Friday afternoon, October 3rd, the Indian River (80), Millsboro (83), and Lewes (82) fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Sussex Lane in the Mariner’s Cove development off of Long Neck Road. It was reported to be an actual alarm.

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

Emergency response crew assignments were to evaluate and mitigate the fire. All other responding apparatus were cancelled based upon the fire being extinguished prior to arrival all responding units.

It appears that the home owner improper disposed of hot ashes inside a shed or garage type structure. The ashes ignited the rubbish materials and burnt through the flooring.

The Delaware State Fire Marshall was notified of the incident.