Sunday October, 18 2026 @ 18:50

Nature: Transformer Fire

Address: 26040-26137 School Lane, 19966

Cross Streets: Ritter Dr/Bay Farm Rd

On Sunday evening, October 18^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a transformer fire on School Lane near the Long Neck Elementary School.  It was reported that the transformer blew and was sparking.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Squad 80 from the Long Neck facility and Utility 80-8 from the Oak Orchard facility.

Emergency response crews could not locate the incident and evaluated the entire segment of School Lane twice before marking the incident as good intention.  There was only one caller which was passing by the location.

All emergency response units were permitted to return to their respective quarters.