Posts Tagged ‘IRVFC’
Early Morning Fire in Pot Nets Bayside
Indian River emergency personnel were called for a structure fire in Pot Nets Bayside around 1 this morning. Firefighters found smoke throughout the inside of the home on Flipper Road and upgraded the call to a working alarm. Everyone got out of the home safely, but two people were evaluated by EMS. Firefighters from Lewes…
Read MoreFire at Sea Air Near Rehoboth Ruled Accidental
A fire in a house trailer at the Sea Air Mobile Home Park near Rehoboth Beach has been ruled accidental. The State Fire Marshal investigators say a candle in the living room ignited nearby combustibles. Homes on both sides were also damaged. A 30 year old man who lived in the home was take to…
Read MoreTwo Seriously Injured in Early Morning Crash in Millsboro
A crash between a tractor trailer and Dodge Caliber occurred at 2:17am on Route 24 and Gravel Hill Road. Delaware State Police tell WGMD the driver of the Caliber, a 19-year-old male from Lincoln and a 17 year old male passenger from Millsboro were both seriously injured and both were transported to Christiana Hospital. Police…
Read More1 Injured in 2 Vehicle Crash, 1 Driver Sought by DSP
A two vehicle crash early Sunday morning sent one person to the hospital. Indian River VFC emergency personnel arrived on the scene on Hollymount Road just after 2:30am to find one vehicle overturned and another vehicle upright with one person trapped inside. Police were able to free the one patient and then learned that the…
Read More4 Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic on Indian Mission Road Saturday
A four-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon snarled traffic on Indian Mission Road after 2 o’clock. Emergency personnel from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Sussex County Paramedics responded to the scene. Officials believe a Nissan tried to cross Indian Mission Road and was struck by a mini-van traveling north. The Nissan then struck a pickup truck…
Read MoreGull Point Home & Garage Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters from Indian River were called to a structure fire on Gull Point Road just after noon on Sunday. The fire was reported to be a garage with possibly several children trapped. Arriving crews found heavy fire, but learned that everyone got out safely. Additional crews from Millsboro and Georgetown helped put out the fire…
Read MoreIRVFC Battle Out of Control Burn on Waters Edge Trail
Firefighters from Indian River were called Saturday afternoon just before 2 for an outside fire on Waters Edge Trail, but when crews arrived on the scene they found the fire had blazed out of control and spread to a nearby garage. Fire crews learned that a controlled burn or burn barrel got out of control…
Read MoreFamily Displaced After Fire Heavily Damages Millsboro Area Home
Fire broke out just before 11 o’clock Monday night at a home on Hollyville Road east of Millsboro. Firefighters from Millsboro arriving at the scene found smoke and flames throughout the single wide manufactured home. Crews from Indian River and Dagsboro assisted. The American Red Cross is helping the displaced residents. The State Fire Marshal…
Read MoreTwo Jet Skiers Rescued After Search
Marine units from Indian River, Millsboro and Dagsboro along with the Delaware State Police helicopter and Coast Guard were called just before midnight when two jet skiers were overdue after launching from the Gull Point Marina earlier in the day. The last anyone heard from them was around 5:30 to 6:30 – and pings of…
Read MoreUnoccupied Vehicle Pulled from Canal at Bay City MHP at Long Neck
A vehicle crash just before 9 this morning in Bay City Mobile Home Park at Long Neck is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Multiple dive crews as well as other fire and rescue units were called to the scene. The crash occurred in the area of South Maple and South Canal Streets and…
Read MoreMemorial Services Set for Lt Jason Faulkner, Sr
Memorial services have been set for Tuesday, January 8 for Indian River VFC Lt. Jason Faulkner, Sr. Viewing will be from 10am to noon at Mother Mary of Peace Church at Mt. Joy Road & Route 24 at Oak Orchard with the funeral mass following at noon. Last Call Services – Indian River Station #2…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Marshal Says Blaze that Destroyed Long Neck Apartment Complex was Arson
UPDATED 11/29/18 – An investigation into a fire at a Long Neck apartment complex that is under construction was arson. The State Fire Marshal has been investigating the fire since it broke out at Carillon Woods after 9pm on November 8th. They ask anyone who may have witnessed any activity at the complex to contact…
Read MoreCommunity Helping Pot Nets Bayside Family Who Lost Home & Cat in Fire
A Pot Nets Bayside family lost their home last week. Fire broke out Wednesday afternoon just before 3:30pm on Sloop Avenue. Flames were showing when Indian River firefighters arrived at the scene. The family has lost their home – and a pet cat, which died in the blaze. They are being helped by the American…
Read MoreUPDATE: Local FiOS Services Restored
UPDATE: Verizon FiOS reports the damaged section of fiber has been replaced and all services restored by 3am Saturday. ============================ A pole fire in the vicinity of Banks Road and Rt 24 Thursday evening has caused the loss FiOS phone and internet services to over 4,000 customers in the Long Neck, Lewes and Milton areas. …
Read MoreIRVFC Called after Roof Collapses During Renovations at Timber Acres
Emergency personnel from Indian River were called to a home on Timber Acres Circle for a structure collapse. Officials say the occupants of the home were making interior structural renovations and remodeling when they removed a main structural support causing an interior collapse of the ceiling joints and rafters in some areas. The damage was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Damages Home in Oak Orchard Area
UPDATED – 7/21/18 – A family of five is being helped by the American Red Cross after firefighters from Indian River were called to Devon Drive in the River Winds development just after midnight for a trailer fire. Crews arriving at the scene found fire coming from the home. Fire officials believe an outside shed…
Read MoreFire Damages Enchanted Acres Shed & Home
Indian River fire crews were called for a shed fire on Kings Lane in the Enchanted Acres development off Long Neck Road. Firefighters say the fire spread to nearby decking and brush and melted siding on the home. There was also exposure to a propane tank. Officials say family cats died in the fire. The…
Read MoreFire Damages Gull Point Home near Millsboro
Indian River firefighters were called for a fire at a residence on Crepe Myrtle Drive at Gull Point east of Millsboro just after 8pm. Neighbors reported smoke coming from the garage. EMS arrived on the scene and reported to arriving fire personnel that there was heavy smoke and fire coming from the multi-residential building. Crews…
Read MoreIRVFC Battle Smokey Fire in Pot Nets Bayside Home
Firefighters from Indian River were called for a structure fire just after 1 Saturday afternoon on Minnow Lane at Pot Nets Bayside. Multiple calls to 9-1-1 said there was smoke coming from the home. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy white smoke – no one was home and they forced entry into the home…
Read MoreIRVFC Respond to Pot Net Fire Saturday Night
Fire crews from Indian River were called for an odor investigation on Driftwood Drive just before 10:30 Saturday night. The call was upgraded to a structure fire and Millsboro and Lewes Fire Companies were also alerted. Firefighters believe a hot plate was left turned on and unattended which caused a small fire which self-extinguished because…
Read MoreSunday Morning Crash Closes Mount Joy Road Near Oak Orchard
A single vehicle crash on Mount Joy Road has left a utility pole across the roadway. Mount Joy is closed between Cordrey and Cannon Roads while the pole is being replaced. Power is being restored to about 188 Delaware Electric Cooperative members as well. Indian River Fire officials report there were no injuries in the…
Read MoreMotorcycle Rider Serious after Crash With Street Sweeper
A motorcycle driver is in serious condition after a crash Thursday just after 9pm at the intersection of Routes 5 and 24 near Long Neck. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say a sweeper truck was approaching the intersection when a 43 year old Snow Hill man on a motorcycle tried to turn left…
Read MoreCrash Closes Rt 24 Near Angola
Emergency crews from Indian River were called for a vehicle crash just after 2 this morning on Route 24 at Hollymount Road. Officials say a vehicle struck a utility pole breaking the pole and bringing wires down on the roadway. Delaware Electric Cooperative crews are on the scene working to replace the pole – expect…
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