Sunday August, 10 2025 @ 01:58

Nature: CO Detector Activation – Patriots Glen

Location: 22195 Thomas Jefferson Terrace Patriots Glen, DE 19966

Early Sunday morning, August 10th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a carbon monoxide detector activation on Thomas Jefferson Terrace in the Patriots Glen development off John J. Williams Highway.  It was reported to be a carbon monoxide activation at this residential location.

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

Emergency response crew assignments included an exterior and interior evaluation of the residential structure and as well as monitoring the interior location.

Upon arrival of emergency response units, the occupants had already completed an evacuation.  An evaluation commenced, it was determined that the residential location issue was a faulty detector.  Emergency response personnel discussed with the occupants.  All units were authorized to return to their respective quarters.