Friday January, 19 2024 @ 00:06

Nature: Structure Fire

Location: 26356 Pine Cone Dr., Pot Nets Coveside, DE 19966

Early Friday morning, January 19^th, the Indian River (80), Lewes (82), and Millsboro (83) fire companies were alerted for a residential structure fire on Pine Cone Drive in the Pot Nets Coveside development.  It was reported to be an active fire with Pot Nets Security going on location with fire showing through the roof.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.  Additional emergency alerts included the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad and the Sussex County Paramedics.

Emergency response crew assignments included an initial 360? evaluation, location of utilities and overall structure size up with fire through the roof near the chimney and smoke pouring from the eaves.  Crews were assigned to initiate fire suppression activities, ladder the structure, establish incident command center, establish water supply and manpower pool.  As crews arrived other duties were administered as needed. 

Additional mutual companies were alerted for standby cover up assignments with Dagsboro (73) coming to Indian River’s facility.

The utility service providers were requested to the incident location for service discontinuation.

There were no injuries associated with the incident.  The displaced residents were able to make other housing accommodations.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating.