Wednesday October, 4 2017 @ 21:27

Nature: Commercial Structure Fire

Location: Allen’s Family Foods

Address:  18796 Harbeson Rd Harbeson, DE 19951

On Wednesday evening, October 4^th, the Indian River (80), Lewes (82), Millsboro (83), Rehoboth Beach (86), Memorial (89), Ellendale (75), Georgetown (77) fire companies were alerted to assist Milton (85) with a working commercial structure fire on Harbeson Road at the Allen Harim Food Processing facility.  It was reported to be in the 4^th floor area where boxes are stored.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Ladder 80 and Engine #80-3 during the initial box alarm for a ladder truck assignment.  The second box alarm generated Tanker 80 and Engine #80-1 from the Indian River facilities.

Emergency response crew assignments included fire suppression activities, establishment of a water supply, negative pressure ventilation, manpower pool, ladder access to the roof area, rehab center, as well as salvage and recovery, clean-up tasks. 

Additional resources were needed from the Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, the DNREC Hazardous Materials Unit, and the Delaware State Fire Police.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigating.

Additional information may be obtained by viewing the following websites:  

​(1)  Cape Gazette Newspaper - http://www.capegazette.com/article/firefighters-respond-allen-harim-fire/143395

​(2)  WBOC TV - http://www.wboc.com/story/36525465/fire-at-allen-harim-poultry-plant-in-harbeson-del

​(3)  WBOC TV Video Clip - 
http://www.wboc.com/clip/13790344/fire-at-allen-harim-poultry-plant-in-harbeson-del

(4)  Delaware 105.9 FM Radio Station News - http://www.delaware1059.com/news/one-injured-in-fire-that-tore-through-allen-harim-plant/article_c2419d9e-a9ff-11e7-851c-1fa5f9c0f12a.html