Grass Fire Millsboro

Courtesy of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company

MILLSBORO, DE - The Indian River Volunteer Company responded to a fire caused by downed electrical wires early Friday morning in Millsboro.

Firefighters say they were alerted to the downed wires on Friendship Road just before 1:45 a.m. on May 31st and arrived to find the grass on fire. A live primary electrical wire was down in the front yard of a residence, according to first responders.

The Fire Company says they notified the utility provider and proceeded to secure a safe area as the electrical service was de-energized before extinguishing the fire.