Thursday November, 12 2026 @ 11:49

Nature: Multi-family Residential Structure Fire – Lingo Creek Apartments

Location: 32981 Shoppes At Long Neck, 19966

On Thursday morning, November 12^th, the Indian River (80), Lewes (82), and Millsboro (83) volunteer fire companies were alerted for a multi-family residential structure fire at the Lingo Creek Apartments within the Shoppes at Long Neck off of Long Neck Road.  It was reported to be a possible stove fire within the residential structure.

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

Emergency response crews coordinated an initial exterior evaluation and commenced with an interior evaluation finding a stove fire that had been extinguished.  Emergency response units were held to Indian River cancelling all mutual aid response units.

It was determined to be a stove fire that was extinguished upon arrival of emergency response units.  Personnel assisted with ventilation of the unit and offered further assistance to mitigate the incident.

Upon completion of their assignments all emergency response units were authorized to return to their respective quarters.