Fire Devastates Millsboro Home

PHOTOS: The Indian River Volunteer Fire Department (IRVFD) reports an early morning fire destroyed a two-story home. IRVFD initially responded to Russell Drive shortly after 3 a.m. April 21 for reports of a fire enveloping the rear of a home. Crews received conflicting reports of the fire’s extent and regarding a potentially trapped occupant, according to a press release. Firefighters initiated a search of the home but say they were forced to evacuate when flames spread to the roof and attic. Millsboro, Lewes and Dagsboro fire companies also responded. Additional access points were established at 28253 Basin Road on the opposite side of the house. After suppressing some exterior flames, crews conducted a secondary search but found no occupants inside the home, according to IRVFD.
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Wilmington Fire Sends One To Hospital

Early Thursday morning, Wilmington Fire Department units were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 900 Block of Clifford Brown Walk. Arriving on the scene at 5:26, firefighters were met with smoke coming from the first floor of a two-story row house. Upon entry, fire crews quickly located and extinguished a small blaze in the living room. A thorough search confirmed that the sole occupant had safely exited the building before the fire department’s arrival. The individual, suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns to the hands, was transported to Wilmington Hospital by emergency medical services for treatment. The Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire. Working smoke detectors alerted the occupants of the fire.
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