Friday January, 9 2015 @ 06:43

Nature: Structure Fire

Location: 14227 Isaacs Rd Ellendale, DE 19941

On Friday morning, January 9th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to provide an engine cover up assignment for the Milton Fire Company on a working alarm on Isaacs Road near Milton.

Emergency response units included Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility and Utility 80-11 the Oak Orchard facility.   Indian River's response was upgraded to responded to the scene and participate with assigned duties.

The incident has included many volunteer fire companies from Kent and Sussex Counties.

The Delaware State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigation.

You may review local news video via the following link:

http://www.wmdt.com/news/more-local-news/update-waste-water-treatment-plant-in-milton-destroyed-by-fire/30613268 

Additional information may be obtained by viewing the following web pages:

http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=14081 

http://www.wboc.com/story/27800738/fire-crews-battle-milton-blaze

Fire Crews Battle Milton Blaze

MILTON, Del.-

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire that started in a garage in the Milton area. The fire broke out just before 7 a.m. Friday on Route 30. crews are currently on the scene of a fire that started in a garage in Milton.

The Milton (85) and Ellendale (75) volunteer fire companies, with the assistance of several other stations, responded to the blaze.

Ellendale fire officials said firefighters are trying to put out the fire at the garage and are also working to keep the flames from spreading.

There is no word yet on any injuries or what caused the fire.

The Delaware Department of Transportation reports that Route 30 is closed between Reynolds Pond Road and Route 16, due to both the fire and icy roads.

http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/blaze-destroys-trucks-building-at-clean-delaware/1289898

Blaze destroys trucks, building at Clean Delaware

Firefighters from Milton and Ellendale are on the scene of an early morning fire that broke out at Clean Delaware LLC, a Milton company that installs and services septic systems. The fire broke out at the company's facility on Isaacs Road, off Route 30, where trucks and other equipment were stored.

The Milton Fire Department responded to the structure fire at 6:43 a.m. The fire was under control by 9:30 a.m. Firefighters from Slaughter Beach, Indian River, Lewes and South Bowers assisted in containing the blaze.

Manager Gerry Desmond said Green Delaware is still working through the fire, and while damage is significant, the company is still in business. "Everyone is safe," he said. No injuries have been reported.

The company installs, inspects, repairs and services onsite septic systems throughout the area.

http://www.wboc.com/story/27800738/fire-crews-battle-milton-blaze

Updated: Fire Ruins Milton Business

MILTON, Del.- Authorities are investigating a Friday morning fire that left a Milton area septic pumping company in ruins.  

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office said the blaze broke out just before 7 a.m. Friday at Clean Delaware LLC,, located on the 14000 block of Isaac's Road. The Milton Volunteer Fire Company, assisted by the Ellendale, Georgetown, Greenwood, Houston, Indian River, Lewes, Slaughter Beach and South Bowers fire companies, extinguished the blaze. 

According to investigators, the company's 90-foot by 60-foot wastewater treatment facility was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. A propane tank located behind the facility exploded shortly after their arrival. The structure and approximately 12 vehicles were destroyed. There were no reported injuries.

The incident is still under investigation. Damages have been estimated at $750,000.

"It was engulfed in flames," said Jeane Lovenguth, a neighbor to the business. "It was just nothing but flames back there. You could hardly tell what it was." 

"It was just a ball of fire that went up in the air," she continued. "And then the black smoke just billowed. I don't know how they even controlled it."

Milton Fire Chief JR Clark said the conditions were a nightmare for firefighters. The heavy winds carried the flames, even allowing it to jump across an adjacent body of water, lighting up some trees on the other side. On top of that, Clark said the cold temperatures makes the job just that much more difficult.

"In the cold weather things don't always work their best," he said. "We were worrying about the water freezing. Worrying about the pumps freezing on the trucks. It's a lot. Worrying about guys getting frostbite."

Environmental scientists from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control were on scene Friday afternoon, to deal with the possible threat of petroleum contamination.

"Several vehicles were involved in the fire," said Matthew Higgins of DNREC. "And there was a release of various petroleum products from the vehicles. Motor fuels, oils, things like that. And there needs to be a cleanup done."

Clean Delaware LLC officials did not offer a comment other than to say that they "remain in business."