Posts Tagged ‘Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company’
Motor Vehicle Crash on Camp Arrowhead Road
State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Dewey Beach
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that happened yesterday (Wednesday) in Dewey Beach. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Carolina Street. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. The Lewes Fire Department, Bethany Beach Fire…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Plans for 2023 Amid Increase in Calls for Service
The newly elected and appointed officers of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company look forward to providing service in the new year to the Rehoboth Beach area fire district. They gathered last night for organizational and planning sessions for 2023. Newly elected President Mike Simpler and continuing Fire Chief Chuck Snyder will lead the fire…
Read MoreFlames and Smoke Seen from Thompson Island
Update: A fire at Thompson Island Brewing Company on Coastal Highway is under investigation. Members of the Lewes Fire Department and Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene at about 11:40 a.m. Sunday. Smoke and flames were coming from an exhaust hood on the roof. Customers and staff were evacuated from the establishment.…
Read MoreUpdate: Electrical Fire Causes $1-M Damage to Home at Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club
(latest update) A fire causes about $1,000,000 damage to a home in the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club early Wednesday. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office, members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to a fire alarm at about 4:00 a.m. on West Side Drive. The alarm system also alerted…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Damages Townhome in Sawgrass – Cause Accidental
Rehoboth Beach House Fire Leaves Firefighter With Possible Heat Exhaustion
A house fire in Piney Glade sent a Rehoboth Beach firefighter to a local hospital early Monday morning.According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters encountered heavy fire throughout the burning home on Fir Drive Extended. Lewes firefighters also responded, and they worked for more than 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.…
Read MoreBrush Fire Breaks Out Adjacent to Baywood
A brush fire in the Long Neck area scorched about two acres of high-grass, brush and pine trees on Independence Day.Members of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded Monday afternoon to the area of John J. Williams Highway and Greens Way, next to Baywood Greens. Crews works to…
Read MoreTruck Accident On Camp Arrowhead Rd. Leaves Driver With Minor Injuries
A truck accident on Camp Arrowhead Road resulted in the driver being taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, its members responded to the scene Friday afternoon and discovered the box truck lying on its side.Delaware State Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Read MoreFire Scorches Mobile Home In Angola Beach Estates; One Firefighter Treated
A mobile home went up in flames in Angola Beach Estates Wednesday night.Members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to the blaze on Talbot Drive Wednesday at about 9:40 p.m. The resident of the home was safely outside.One firefighter suffered a minor medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital. The fire…
Read MoreVehicle Rolls Over On John J. Williams Highway
Late Friday night, a vehicle rolled over on John J. Williams Highway, just west of the combined Rehoboth Beach – Lewes Fire Station. Firefighters from both departments responded and extricated the lone occupant from the vehicle, which landed on its side. The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment. Delaware State Police are investigating…
Read MoreFire Breaks Out In Wall Of Mobile Home
UPDATED: 1 Firefighter Slightly Hurt At Dewey Beach House Fire
UPDATED – 9/27/21 2pm – Lewes firefighters wee called to a residential fire Sunday morning just before 8:30. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke and flames coming from the structure and additional companies were called to assist. The one occupant of the home was able to escape without injury. State Fire Marshal investigators are…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lewes Townhome Fire Under Investigation
UPDATED – 9/27/21 – Lewes firefighters were called to a residential fire at the Villages of Five Points Sunday morning just before 8:30. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke and flames coming from the structure and additional companies were called to assist. The one occupant of the home was able to escape without injury.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Male Discovered Near Unoccupied Boat In Rehoboth Bay
UPDATED – 9/27/21 1:35pm – Delaware State Police were called to Massey’s Landing for an unresponsive 46 year old man from the Long Neck area who was found in the Rehoboth Bay. DSP tell WGMD the man was removed from the water and pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been turned over to…
Read MoreCar Fire Spreads, Heavily Damages Lewes Home
A fire in Lewes caused no injuries but left a home heavily damaged Wednesday night. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire broke out Wednesday shortly before 7:00 p.m. in the 35,000 block of Peregrine Road. Flames were shooting from the garage when firefighters arrived. Investigators said a car that was running…
Read MoreLightning Sparks Attic Fire In Angola
Lightning struck a home in Middle Creek Preserve in Angola during Thursday afternoon’s storm. According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters were dispatched to a home on Caldwell Circle Thursday afternoon, and discovered a working fire in the attic of the home. The fire was quickly put out. No injuries were reported. Members…
Read MoreUpdate: Bethany Meadows Townhome Fire Was Accidental
Update: A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family A fire that damaged four townhomes east of Frankford has been ruled accidental.According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, discarded smoking materials started Wednesday afternoon’s fire on Beechwood Court in Bethany Meadows.Members of the Millville Fire Company were joined by numerous other fire…
Read MoreElectrical Fire Guts Recreational Camper
A recreational camper went up in flames during the early-morning hours Tuesday. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, Rehoboth Beach firefighters who arrived at the 21,000-block of Waterview Road encountered flames coming from the camper. Other mutual aid fire companies also assisted. The camper was not occupied. An investigation determined that the accidental…
Read MoreRehoboth Firefighters Hose Down Ruptured Gas Line
Garbage Truck Catches Fire On Coastal Highway
A load of garbage caught fire on a trash truck on southbound Coastal Highway south of Dewey Beach Tuesday morning. According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, crews responded at about 8:30 a.m. on Coastal Highway near Conquest Road. They discovered that the driver had dropped the load of garbage onto the highway and…
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