MILLSBORO, DE.- A fire at a nursing home in Millsboro has been ruled an accident.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal says that the fire started in a mechanical room of Cadia Healthcare Rehabilitation Center on John J. Williams Highway around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Investigators say the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction at a power strip.

No injuries were reported.

Damage is estimated to be $2,500.

Executive Producer

Jana Ruark joined WBOC as a News Producer in July 2021, shortly after graduating from the University of Delaware with a degree in Media Communication and a minor in Journalism. She produces our entirely local 6 p.m. newscast and has won three first-place awards from the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association since joining Delmarva's News Leader.

Recommended for you