Friday January, 3 2014 @ 20:42:05

Nature: House Fire

Address: 26619 Whitewater Cove Millsboro, DE 19966

On Friday, January 3rd, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a house fire on Whitewater Cove in the Pot Nets Lakeside development off of Long Neck Road. It was reported to be a kitchen stove incident and the residents desired the situation to be checked out.

Emergency response units included Engine #80-1 from the Oak Orchard facility; Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Indian River’s Incident Command; and the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included an interior evaluation with thermal imaging camera to identify any areas of concern. The homeowner was able to extinguish the fire with a kitchen fire extinguisher.

There was not any further extension into the kitchen area.