Saturday September, 26 2026 @ 10:39
Nature: Structure Fire - Landing Road - Pot Nets Seaside
Address: 26801 Landing Rd, 19966
Cross Streets: Blue Heron Way/Sandpiper Rd

On Saturday morning, September 26th, the Indian River (80), Millsboro (83) and Lewes (82) fire departments were alerted for a residential structure fire on Landing Road in the Pot Nets Seaside development off Long Neck Road.  Additional emergency alerts included the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad, the Sussex County Paramedics and the Delaware State Fire Police.   It was reported to a fire in the garage of the residential location. 

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tanker 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine 80 and Squad 80 from the Long Neck facility.

Emergency response crew assignments included an exterior and interior evaluation, incident mitigation efforts with discussion and assistance to the home occupants.  The utility service provided - Delaware Electric Cooperative was notified of the incident response.

It appears an electrical (EZ) bike caught fire within the residential garage area. The fire was fully extinguish prior to arrival of emergency response apparatus.  All emergency response units were downgraded to just Indian River units. 

The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating.

Additional information may be obtained by viewing:

• WBOC News: https://www.wboc.com/news/electric-bike-catches-fire-in-garage-indian-fire-vol-fire-co-responds-in-flood-waters/article_1c09aa34-d928-4046-9dca-6df1986ee300.html.