Building Fire - Bennie Smith Funeral Home - 219 Washington St. Bennie Smith Funeral Home

Saturday, March 1, 2014

The Millsboro VFC responded to a building fire at the above location. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was showing from the second floor and attic of the funeral home, which was built in the late 1800's. Crews worked for several hours to extinguish the fire which had traveled throughout the balloon constuction structure. Millsboro was assisted at the fire by the Georgetown, Dagsboro, Gumboro, Frankford, and Indian River Fire Companies. The Roxana Fire Company also responded with their rehab unit. The Delaware State Fire Marshall's office is investigating the fire.