January 26, 2024
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a structure fire that occurred in Millsboro, Delaware on January 25, 2024.
The incident, reported shortly after 09:30 P.M. , occurred in the 26000 block of John J. Williams Highway Millsboro, Delaware. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke showing from a structure at Cadia Healthcare Renaissance Rehabilitation Center. Mutual aid fire companies assisted at the scene.
State fire investigators were called to the scene to perform an investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The fire was determined to be Accidental in nature, originating on the interior of the structure in a mechanical room. The fire was caused by an unspecified electrical malfunction at an electrical powerstrip. The fire was contained by the structures automatic fire sprinkler system. Damage is estimated at $2500. There were no reported injuries.
John M. Galaska
Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal
(302) 856-5600 Office