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Elevator Fire

Thursday, January 12, 2017

On January 12, 2017 at 1212, the Dover Fire Department was alerted for an elevator fire at the Dover International Speedway. Duty Officer, Asst. Chief Michael O'Connor III was first on scene to find an elevator on fire in the demolition section of the speedway grandstands. E6 and L1 arrived simultaneously. A 1-3/4" attack line was pulled from the bumper of E6. The fire was quickly extinguished after it was determined that all utility services had been disconnected. The scene was turned over to the City FMP and DIS Staff.