Saturday October, 17 2026 @ 17:49

Nature: Multi Residential Fire – Mutual Aid – Assist Rehoboth Beach
Address: 21251 K St Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Cross Streets: Dead End/White Oak Dr

On Sunday evening, October 17^th, the Indian River (80) and Lewes (82) fire departments were alerted to assist the Rehoboth Beach (86) Volunteer Fire Company with a working residential structure fire on K Street off Old Landing Road. Additional emergency alerts included the Sussex County Paramedics.  It was reported to be a multi-residential fire with multiple calls being received with possible animals inside and area fully involved.

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

Emergency response crews from Tanker 80 were directed to the incident location for manpower pool with tasks and duties as assigned, Rescue 80 and Squad 80 were directed to the Rehoboth Station 2 for standby and cover up assignment.

Indian River personnel at the include location assisted with fire suppression and other duties as well as clean up with getting apparatus back in-service.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic control and scene access for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating.