Tuesday March, 13 2018 @ 03:10

Nature: Assist Rehoboth (86) - Structure Fire

Location: 3 Sand Dune Dr Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Early Tuesday morning, March 13th, the Indian River (80), Lewes (82), Millsboro (83), Bethany Beach (70), Georgetown (77), Millville (84), Milton (85) and Memorial (89) volunteer fire companies were  alerted to assist Rehoboth Beach (86) Volunteer Fire Company with a residential structure fire on Sand Dune Drive which resulted in multiple structures being impacted.

Many other fire companies in Sussex County were impacted for cover up assignments.  The Laurel (81) Fire Department provided standby coverage for the Indian River fire district.

Damage is estimated to be approximately $5.0 million

Additional information may be obtained by viewing the following links:

(1)  News-Journal - https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2018/03/13/fire-destroys-two-waterfront-homes-rehoboth-beach/419445002/

(2)  Delaware 105.9 - http://www.delaware1059.com/news/update-fire-results-in-million-damage-in-dewey-beach/article_745321be-26ac-11e8-9b5a-ff61555e1e8c.html

(3)  Lewes Fire Department - http://www.lewesfire.com/gallery/detail?id=30456

(4)  Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company - http://www.rehobothbeachfire.com/gallery/detail?id=30457

(5)  WBOC TV - http://www.wboc.com/story/37717052/rehoboth-homeowners-witnesses-react-to-destructive-fire, and http://www.wboc.com/story/37710690/firefighters-respond-to-early-morning-house-fire-in-rehoboth-beach

(6)  WRDE TV - http://www.wrde.com/news-article/7760.htm

The Delaware State Fire Marshall is investigating.