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Firefighter-EMT couple watch own home burn

They both happened to be at the fire hall when the blaze was reported; the community is collecting donations to help them recover

MILLSBORO, Del. — A Tuesday night blaze at a Millsboro home displaced a couple with deep ties to the community of Sussex County firefighters, and now the Indian River region is rushing to their aid.

The fire damaged a home at 200 Sussex Alley, blackening its garage, front door and roof. It was reported at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday, according to Millsboro Fire Company run log.

Rep. John Atkins, D-Millsboro, said the couple who live at the home, Tyler and Amber Bare, are both involved in the Millsboro firefighting community. Amber Bare is an EMT for the Millsboro Fire Company and Tyler Bare is a volunteer firefighter from Millville who’s applying to join Millsboro’s fire hall, he said.

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