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  • Child in critical condition after boating incident in Millsboro

    Child in critical condition after boating incident in Millsboro

    DNREC and Delaware State Police are investigating the cause to a boating accident in Millsboro last night (June 16).

    The Indian River Volunteer Fire Department, along with units from Dagsboro, Millsboro, Delaware Marine Police, Sussex County Paramedics and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the area of Warwick Road between Gull Point and the NRG Power Plant of a boat that crashed into a dock.

    Ground units and additional EMS units from Millsboro and Dagsboro.

    Officials say multiple adults and a child were involved in the incidents, with one adult taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. One child was reported in critical condition and flown to A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children via the Delaware State Police Aviation unit via the NRG Power Plant helipad.

    At this time, there is no additional information. Images posted are from the Indian River Vol. Fire Department’s Facebook page.

  • Coast Guard and local fire agencies respond to barge fire in Delaware Bay

    Coast Guard and local fire agencies respond to barge fire in Delaware Bay

    U.S. Coast Guard officials along with local fire agencies battled a barge fire early Monday morning in the Delaware Bay.

    According to the U.S. Coast Guard, watchstanders at the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center received a call around 1 a.m., Monday reporting a barge on fire in the Delaware River.

    The barge was reportedly carrying household appliances for scrap.

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    The Coast Guard launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small boat crew to assist and continue to monitor the situation. There are six fire boats on scene from local fire agencies actively fighting the fire.

    “Our highest priority is ensuring the safety of firefighters and response personnel on scene,” said Capt. Jonathan Theel, Sector Delaware Bay Captain of the Port. “We will also work to mitigate any environmental threats and protect the flow of commerce within this vital port.”

    There are no injuries and no evidence of pollution impacting the waterway. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

    The Coast Guard requests that all mariners avoid the area of the incident.