PHOTOS: Fire crews from multiple departments responded late Monday to a large house fire and explosions in the Bay City neighborhood off Long Neck Road. The Indian River, Lewes and Millsboro fire companies were dispatched around 10:30 p.m. June 30 to the 35000 block of 6th Street. According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, the fire was fully involved when crews arrived, with flames threatening nearby homes. The Mid Sussex Rescue Squad and Sussex County Paramedics were also called to the scene. Dagsboro and Gumboro fire companies were put on standby and assigned to cover other calls. First arriving teams reported heavy fire and multiple explosions inside the home. Firefighters worked to knock down the flames, with additional hoses pulled as needed. Crews worked both inside and outside the burning structure to contain the fire and protect exposures on both sides of the house.
