Wednesday October, 21 2026 @ 20:31

Nature: Structure Fire - Pot Nets Seaside

Location: 26637 Landing Rd , 19966

On Wednesday evening, October 21^st, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a structure fire on Landing Road in the Pot Nets Seaside development off of Long Neck Road.  It was reported as the property occupant smelled smoke within the residential structure.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Chief 80 and Tanker 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine 80 and Squad 80 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crews coordinated an initial exterior evaluation of the structure and commenced with an interior evaluation.  Crews coordinated an overall evaluation, spoke with the residential occupants, reduced the emergency response assignment to Engine 80 which was on location.

The incident appeared to be associated with the microwave oven within the kitchen area.

All emergency response units cleared and authorized to return to their respective stations.