Wednesday December, 25 2024 @ 18:41

Nature: Carbon Monoxide Detector

Location: 26301 Timbercreek Lane Long Neck Shores, DE 19966

On Wednesday evening, December 25th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a carbon monoxide detector activation on Timbercreek Lane in the Long Neck shores development off Bay Farm Road.  It was reported that the carbon monoxide detectors were sounding within the residence.

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

Emergency response crew assignments completed a 360 exterior evaluation of the residential structure, initiated monitoring and evaluation of the interior of residence with no detection or readings.  The property owners initiated natural ventilation prior to the arrival of the fire company.

After consultation with the residential occupant, it was not determined what the cause of the detector activation was.

All emergency response units were authorized to return to their respective quarters.