MILLSBORO, DE - A vehicle fire temporarily shut down a road in Sussex County on Sunday. The Delaware State Police are investigating the incident. 

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company says their units were dispatched around 3:30pm on Sunday to a vehicle fire on Indian Mission Road and Fishermans Road in Millsboro (north of John J. Williams Highway). 

IRVFC says a black Audi sedan was traveling north on Indian Mission Road when it caught fire. When first responders arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, raising concerns about nearby utility poles and overhead wires.

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Photo: Indian River Volunteer Fire Company 

All the occupants in the car were able to safely get out of the vehicle. 

Delaware State Fire Police and the Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad assisted with traffic control and road closures during the incident.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.

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Photo: Indian River Volunteer Fire Company 

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Sam joined the WBOC team in January 2024 as a News Producer. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication. Before working at WBOC, Sam worked for Hens All-Access in the University of Delaware’s Athletics Department. She also interned for the Delmarva Sports Network in 2022. 

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