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Wires Down/Arcing - Cordrey Road - Millsboro

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Friday June, 6 2025 @ 11:44

Nature: Wires Down/Arcing

Location: 29110 Cordrey Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

 

On Friday, June 6th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for wires down incident on Cordrey Road in the vicinity of Carlos Lane.  It was reported to be wires down in the roadway.

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

Emergency response crew assignments included the mitigation efforts which identified the nearby utility pole numbers for notification of proper authorities, traffic control, and hazard mitigation efforts.

It appears that a set of low hanging utility service wires had become a safety and traveling hazard for motorists.  It was identified that these wires may be telephone and cable services.

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

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

The respective utility service providers were notified for corrective action.