Tuesday October, 27 2026 @ 20:15

Nature: Electrical Hazard – Transformer Fire

Address: 26064 School Lane , 19966

Cross Streets: Ritter Dr/Steele Dr

On Tuesday evening, October 27^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for an electrical hazard / transformer fire on School Lane in the area of Long Neck Elementary School.  It was reported to be a transformer sparking in the area.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility, Squad 80 and Incident Command 80 from the Long Neck area as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crews identified a transformed issue in the immediate vicinity of School Lane and closed all traffic patterns on School Lane for the duration of the incident.  The utility service provider was notified of the issues.

The transformer issue resulted in a power outage in the area as well.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated the closure of School Lane for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware Electric Cooperative was working to restore the power to the impacted customers.

Additional information may be obtained by viewing the following webpages:

• WRDE News - https://www.coasttv.com/news/more-than-1-100-lose-power-in-long-neck/article_aca530a9-e063-4fd2-aded-29e6fbfdea92.html

LONG NECK, Del. - About 1,186 Delaware Electric Cooperative members in the Long Neck area were without power Tuesday evening as crews worked to restore service.

The Delaware Cooperative said at 9:20 p.m. crews were working to replace electrical equipment that contributed to the outage. Power was expected to be restored as quickly and safely as possible.