Sunday May, 18 2025 @ 17:49

Nature: Brush Fire

Location: Dollar General (80)

Address:  26012 John J Williams Hwy Millsboro, DE 19966

On Sunday afternoon, May 18^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a brush fire incident adjacent to the Dollar General Store on John J. Williams Highway.  It was reported to be brush fire. 

Emergency response units from Indian River include Brush 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Brush 80-0 and Engine 80-1 from the Long Neck facility as Chief 80 was in the vicinity and responded directly to the incident location as did the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included an initial external evaluation and fire suppression activities.

The brush fire consumed the dumpster area, fencing and tree line area nearby. There was fire impingement to the building with no extension into the building.  Booster lines stretched and controlled the fire while 80-1 laddered the building to make sure there was no extension or hot spots. 

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