Sunday September, 27 2026 @ 00:18
Nature: Multi Residential Fire - Lingo Creek Apartments Shoppes of Long Neck
Location: 32975 Shoppes At Long Neck, 19966

On Sunday, September 27th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a multi-residential fire within the Lingo Creek Apartments at the Shoppes of Long Neck.  It was reported that neighbors also spelled smoke and can identify smoke coming out the neighbor's apartment.  This was 9-1-1 call in.

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

Emergency response crew assignments included an exterior evaluation of the multi-residential apartment complex reporting two-story apartment complex and nothing evident from the exterior, personnel commenced with an interior evaluation and found a culinary mishap with unattended cooking requiring ventilation. 

It appears that the resident was attempting to cook creating a culinary mishap within the respective apartment. Responders initiated ventilation with a positive pressure fan.

The Delaware State Fire Police assisted with the incident.