This afternoon, on March 5, 2025, at 5:08 p.m., the Millville Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to a box alarm for a reported structure fire on Scarborough Lane in Ocean View, within the Beach Club neighborhood. Engine 84-2, the first engine on the scene, found the structure fully involved in flames. The incident was commanded by Chief Scott of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company (Tower 70) conducted a primary search and confirmed that no one was inside the building. Given the extent of the fire, which was complicated by fireworks stored in the garage and high winds, Chief Scott ordered an evacuation of the interior fire attack while crews focused on the main structure an additional defensive fire suppression strategy was employed. Firefighters focused on protecting the homes on both the left and right sides of the structure. Several loud explosions were heard, which were attributed to the fireworks in the garage. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal.
