Crews Still Battling Warehouse Fire in Parkersburg; Precautionary Shelter-in-Place in Effect

West Virginia warehouse fire now at 95% extinguishment

EDITOR'S NOTE: The video attached to this story is from our previous coverage. PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WOWK) — Officials on site at the Peoples Cartage Inc. warehouse in Parkersburg say that the fire is still 100% contained, but is now at 95% extinguishment. Rick Woodyard, Wood County Sheriff, says that the focus is now on keeping [...]

Fire isn't out, but none is visible today on warehouse site in Wood County

Fire isn't out, but there's none visible today on the People's Cartage site in Wood County The post Fire isn’t out, but none is visible today on warehouse site in Wood County appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Warehouse fire contained, WVDEP testing air quality

It's an all-hands-on-deck effort from first responders after a massive fire engulfed the People's Cartage Inc. warehouse in Parkersburg.

Recommended shelter in place in effect near warehouse fire

While the department is continuing to encourage those with respiratory conditions to protect their health by staying indoors and wearing a mask, these are not mandatory measures.

Crews still battling warehouse fire in Parkersburg; precautionary shelter-in-place in effect

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the EPA say air monitoring particulate levels have recently exceeded minimum threshold levels.

Governor Morrisey Releases Statement as Wood County Maintains Shelter-in-Place Order Near Parkersburg Fire ...

Charleston, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey released the following statement as Wood County continues to maintain a shelter-in-place order near Parkersburg