Sunday October, 12 2025 @ 06:01

Nature: Fire Alarm – Residential – Banks Road

Location: 24451 Banks Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

On Sunday morning, October 12th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for an automatic fire alarm sounding in a residential structure on Banks Road.. It was reported to be an automatic fire alarm going off in the residential structure.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tower80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine 80 from the Long Neck facility.

Emergency response crews completed an exterior evaluation of the residential structure and commenced with an interior evaluation to determine the cause of the activation.  It was identified as a faulty detector and the owner was working with the service provider.

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