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<rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Dispatch: West Virginia News</title><link>https://dailydispatch.com/</link><description>Daily Dispatch News - Daily News for America's Fire Service</description><image><url>https://www.dailydispatch.com/content/images/RSS_Logo.png</url><title>Daily Dispatch: West Virginia News</title><link>https://dailydispatch.com/</link></image><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/May/03/Honoring.Wheelings.bravest.at.annual.public.safety.ceremony.aspx</link><title>Honoring Wheeling's bravest at annual public safety ceremony</title><description>VIDEO: On Thursday afternoon, the Wheeling Police and Fire departments hosted their annual public safety ceremony.
The ceremony honored those who risked their lives to save others.
Both the police and fire chiefs spoke and mentioned some of the difficult situations each of these men and women are put in daily. - PUB DATE: 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOV-TV NBC/FOX 9 Steubenville</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/May/03/Free.smoke.alarm.installation.in.Kanawha.County.during.Sound.the.Alarm.program.aspx</link><title>Free smoke alarm installation in Kanawha County during ‘Sound the Alarm’ program</title><description>Volunteers with the American Red Cross went door-to-door in Kanawha County communities where they offered to install new and free smoke alarms.
It’s all part of the “Sound the Alarm” program.
“We are installing free smoke alarms, going door-to-door and doing free fire escape planning and making sure that people know how to keep their home safer from the most common disaster that the American Red Cross responds to -- and that is that everyday home fires that we find ourselves responding to here in our own community and across the country,” said Erica Mani, Regional CEO within the American Red Cross. - PUB DATE: 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/May/01/Firefighters.battle.fire.that.destroyed.Huntington.home.aspx</link><title>Firefighters battle fire that destroyed Huntington home</title><description>PHOTOS: Firefighters responded to a fire that destroyed a Huntington home Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency dispatchers said a house on Adams Avenue caught fire about 3:30 p.m., temporarily shutting down a portion of the roadway.
Dispatchers said the family was not at home when the fire started. No injuries have been reported. - PUB DATE: 5/1/2024 6:18:00 PM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 18:18:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/May/01/Mount.Hope.Fire.Department.announces.the.availability.of.oxygen.masks.for.pets.aspx</link><title>Mount Hope Fire Department announces the availability of oxygen masks for pets</title><description>VIDEO: For most of us, pets are members of our families.
In an emergency, it is important for those going through a tragedy to help their animals, and that’s where the Mount Hope Fire Department is stepping up with their own plan.
The firefighters said on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, that they have pet oxygen masks to make sure dogs and cats who survive house fires can be given oxygen right along with their humans. - PUB DATE: 5/1/2024 1:49:35 AM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV 59 Lewisburg</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 01:49:35 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/30/Vacant.Parkersburg.building.engulfed.in.flames.aspx</link><title>Vacant Parkersburg building engulfed in flames</title><description>VIDEO: A vacant building was on fire on the 500 block of Jeanette St. in Parkersburg on Tuesday night.
Authorities received a call at about 8:20 p.m. about the vacant City Iron & Metal building being engulfed in flames.
There were no injuries reported, according to authorities.
The fire was put out in 10 minutes, according to Parkersburg Fire Chief Jason Matthews. - PUB DATE: 4/30/2024 6:32:00 PM - SOURCE: WTAP-TV NBC 15 Parkersburg</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:32:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/May/01/Update.Lincoln.County.mother.and.son.charged.in.dugout.arson.case.aspx</link><title>Update: Lincoln County mother and son charged in dugout arson case</title><description>A Lincoln County mother and son are charged with arson in connection with the weekend fire that destroyed a dugout and storage shed at the Lincoln County High School baseball field in Hamlin.
State police arrested Lisa McClure, 57, and Curtis Mooney, 32, at their home in Griffithsville Tuesday night. - PUB DATE: 5/1/2024 6:15:06 AM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 06:15:06 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/30/Tractor.trailer.catches.fire.on.I77.in.Raleigh.County.aspx</link><title>Tractor trailer catches fire on I-77 in Raleigh County</title><description>PHOTO: A tractor trailer caught fire on the side of the road on I-77 around 7 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
The West Virginia Turnpike Police confirmed the fire is happening around mile marker 37. They also confirmed there are currently no reported injuries or hazardous materials involved. - PUB DATE: 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV 59 Lewisburg</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/28/Follow.Up.Arson.investigation.underway.after.fire.at.Lincoln.County.High.School.aspx</link><title>Follow Up: Arson investigation underway after fire at Lincoln County High School</title><description>The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office releasing this picture of red SUV parked near the baseball field. This coming after an arson investigation was launched at Lincoln County High School after someone set fire to the baseball dugout and shed.
Casey Campbell is the head baseball coach at the high school and also a Special ED teacher at Lincoln High, and is in shock about what happened. - PUB DATE: 4/28/2024 9:06:00 PM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:06:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/30/Task.force.creating.new.rules.around.West.Virginia.fire.hydrants.meets.aspx</link><title>Task force creating new rules around West Virginia fire hydrants meets</title><description>A task force that is creating regulations regarding the inspection, flow testing and overall maintenance of fire hydrants in West Virginia met on Friday.
The group and the West Virginia Public Service Commission, the state agency that will enforce the new standards, started working together.
The group’s official duty is to, “recommend rules to govern operation and maintenance of fire hydrants. - PUB DATE: 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/28/Two.fallen.West.Virginia.firefighters.among.226.to.be.honored.at.National.Fallen.Firefighters.Memorial.Weekend.aspx</link><title>Two fallen West Virginia firefighters among 226 to be honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend</title><description>The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) announced it will host the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Memorial Weekend) on May 4-5, 2024 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Organizers say this year’s national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 and 137 firefighters who died in previous years. - PUB DATE: 4/28/2024 4:02:42 PM - SOURCE: WTRF-TV CBS 7 Wheeling</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:02:42 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/29/Our.students.are.resilient.Lincoln.County.High.School.baseball.dugout.destroyed.in.fire.aspx</link><title>'Our students are resilient': Lincoln County High School baseball dugout destroyed in fire</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: A fire destroyed a dugout at the Lincoln County High School baseball field and a storage facility used for lawncare equipment early Sunday morning. Officials say it is being investigated as arson.
Officials say they are looking for the owners or drivers of a red car that may possibly be connected to the fire. - PUB DATE: 4/29/2024 12:26:00 AM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:26:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/26/100.years.later.Remembering.the.fire.that.nearly.wiped.out.Franklin.aspx</link><title>100 years later: Remembering the fire that nearly wiped out Franklin</title><description>VIDEO: 100 years ago the Town of Franklin was almost destroyed by a massive fire. On the evening of April 17, 1924, a fire broke out at the Pendleton Times that burned 37 buildings and left around 60 people homeless.
”The Pendleton Times they were printing the April 18th edition of the paper and the engine backfired and a spark flew into a container of gasoline. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHSV-TV ABC 29 Harrisonburg</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/25/Harrison.County.commissioners.distribute.approximately.240000.between.16.fire.departments.aspx</link><title>Harrison County commissioners distribute approximately $240,000 between 16 fire departments</title><description>Just shy of $240,000 was distributed by Harrison County commissioners among 16 local fire departments, with each department receiving $14,860.01.
The funds were received from the governor’s All County Fire Protection Grant.
Commission President Susan Thomas and Commissioner David Hinkle initially had considered distributing the funds to only the volunteer departments within the county, of which there are 14. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WV News - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/24/Its.sort.of.like.losing.a.family.member.Naoma.business.owner.reacts.to.fire.that.burned.his.shop.to.the.ground.aspx</link><title>‘It’s sort of like losing a family member:’ Naoma business owner reacts to fire that burned his shop to the ground</title><description>VIDEO: Carl Jarrell, owner of Jarrell’s Backwoods Towing in Naoma, Raleigh County, is sharing details about the horrific fire that burned his small business to the ground on Monday.
Jarrell tells WVVA that he and a few of his employees were in the shop portion of the business around 8:30 Monday morning when they heard strange noises coming from the connected garage. - PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 11:11:00 PM - SOURCE: WVVA-TV NBC/CW 6 Bluefield</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:11:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/23/How.a.911.Levy.passage.could.improve.response.times.and.conditions.for.Putnam.County.first.responders.aspx</link><title>How a 911 Levy passage could improve response times and conditions for Putnam County first responders</title><description>On a county-wide level, first responders from all eight different fire departments in Putnam County are facing funding cuts and staffing shortages while the demand of 911 calls and emergencies ramp up. However, the power of voting could be a solution to this problem through this year’s 911 Levy.
That levy equates to $2. - PUB DATE: 4/23/2024 8:46:01 PM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:46:01 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/22/Newburg.residents.say.3.bridges.are.causing.safety.concerns.aspx</link><title>Newburg residents say 3 bridges are causing safety concerns</title><description>VIDEO: Residents of Newburg, West Virginia in Southern Preston County have growing concerns about bridges in the area.
Residents like Roy Tichnell say the main bridge downtown was supposed to have been replaced years ago.
“It literally scares me when I have to bring my granddaughter across the bridge to go to Chuck’s Store,” said Tichnell. - PUB DATE: 4/22/2024 6:42:00 PM - SOURCE: WDTV CBS 5 Bridgeport</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:42:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/22/State.lawmakers.get.behind.10.million.request.to.fund.programs.for.EMTs.aspx</link><title>State lawmakers get behind $10 million request to fund programs for EMTs</title><description>The West Virginia EMS Coalition are going to request $10 million in the anticipated May special legislative session for what they describe as needed programs.
The legislature’s Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services talked about the funding last week at the state capitol. - PUB DATE: 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/19/Two.Point.Pleasant.volunteer.firefighters.injured.during.brush.fire.released.from.hospital.aspx</link><title>Two Point Pleasant volunteer firefighters injured during brush fire released from hospital</title><description>Two Point Pleasant volunteer firefighters responded to a brush fire call on Wednesday when the weather got the best of them.
“As yesterday’s weather was very, very windy -- during them fighting the fire, the wind direction changed and when it did it blew right on to a couple of the guys. They did not sustain burns, but they both had medical emergencies due to the change of direction of the wind,” Point Pleasant Fire Chief Jeremy Bryant said. - PUB DATE: 4/19/2024 12:36:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:36:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/19/Narcan.distributed.in.Monongalia.County.as.part.of.Free.Naloxone.Day.aspx</link><title>‘Narcan’ distributed in Monongalia County as part of Free Naloxone Day</title><description>On Thursday, the Monongalia County Health Department’s (MCHD) Quick Response team spent the day giving out “Narcan” at several populous places around the area, including West Virginia University.
The distribution was part of the larger-scale “Free Naloxone Day,” an event held by the team twice a year to distribute boxes of Narcan and teach people how to use it. - PUB DATE: 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC/ABC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/18/Brush.fire.response.sends.2.Point.Pleasant.firefighters.to.the.hospital.aspx</link><title>Brush fire response sends 2 Point Pleasant firefighters to the hospital</title><description>A brush fire response on Wednesday sent two firefighters to the hospital, the Point Pleasant Fire Department posted on social media.
According to the department, one firefighter was taken Rivers Health where he was treated and released. Another was taken to Cabell Huntington Hospital. He is also expected to make a full recovery. - PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 5:30:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:30:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/17/Brooke.County.first.responders.treated.to.dinner.for.their.superb.efforts.cleaning.up.two.floods.aspx</link><title>Brooke County first responders treated to dinner for their superb efforts cleaning up two floods</title><description>VIDEO: Some local first responders were treated to dinner Tuesday evening as a way to say thanks.
Multiple departments across Brooke County came out to the Crooked Dock for some great food and a chance to unwind.
It’s no secret these individuals, many of which are volunteers, have been busy over the past few weeks. - PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTRF-TV CBS/ABC/MyNetworkTV 7 Steubenvillle</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/17/Morgantown.Safe.Haven.Baby.Box.will.also.serve.surrounding.counties.aspx</link><title>Morgantown Safe Haven Baby Box will also serve surrounding counties</title><description>North central West Virginia’s first Safe Haven Baby Box is now open at the newly renovated Norwood Station in Morgantown, and officials say they hope it will help surrounding counties as well.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes are designed to provide a way for babies 30 days old or younger to be surrendered safely and anonymously. - PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 2:20:16 AM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC/ABC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:20:16 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/16/Audit.shows.volunteer.fire.departments.statewide.do.good.work.managing.state.funds.aspx</link><title>Audit shows volunteer fire departments statewide do good work managing state funds</title><description>It’s not all fighting fires and responding to crashes for volunteer firefighters, they also have to properly manage the millions of dollar in state funding for their operations every quarter. During the Legislative Interim meeting in the Post Audits Subcommittee, Audit Manager in the Post Audit Division, Mike Jones told lawmakers each quarter the state disburses about $32 million to 428 volunteer fire departments in the state and random audits are selected. - PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:05:00 AM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:05:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/16/Follow.Up.Mercer.County.brush.fire.caused.by.illegal.burn.during.hazardous.time.of.year.aspx</link><title>Follow Up: Mercer County brush fire caused by illegal burn during hazardous time of year</title><description>The fire on Sunday in the Montcalm-Rock area burned more than twenty-five acres. The West Virginia Division of Forestry is monitoring the area to make sure the fire doesn’t jump their containment lines. Keith Gunnoe, Mercer County’s Emergency Management Director, says the cause of the blaze is believed to be an illegal trash fire. - PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVVA-TV NBC 6 Bluefield</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/15/Mercer.County.teams.worked.to.contain.brush.fire.in.Montcalm.area.aspx</link><title>Mercer County teams worked to contain brush fire in Montcalm area</title><description>VIDEO: Firefighters in Mercer County worked to establish a containment-line around a brush fire in the Montcalm area Sunday afternoon.
Keith Gunnoe, Mercer County’s Emergency Management Director, reported Sunday afternoon that a call alerting first responders of the blaze came in at around 2:45 p.m. - PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:48:00 AM - SOURCE: WVVA-TV NBC/CW+ 6 Bluefield</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:48:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/12/Volunteer.firefighters.from.Marion.and.Monongalia.counties.rescue.person.from.flooded.creek.aspx</link><title>Volunteer firefighters from Marion and Monongalia counties rescue person from flooded creek</title><description>A person who was trapped on top of their car during flooding overnight Thursday was rescued by firefighters from Marion and Monongalia counties.
Amid a Flood Warning along the Interstate 79 corridor, first responders were called to Zeb Haught Road near the Monongalia/Marion County line for a water rescue. - PUB DATE: 4/12/2024 5:18:52 PM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC/ABC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:18:52 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/11/It.takes.a.hero.not.to.be.afraid.West.Virginia.family.remembers.firefighter.one.year.after.his.passing.aspx</link><title>‘It takes a hero not to be afraid’: West Virginia family remembers firefighter one year after his passing</title><description>One year ago, a West Virginia forest firefighter died doing what he loved.
On April 13, 2023, 28-year-old Cody Mullens from Summersville died after a tree fell on him while he was fighting a forest fire in the Tucker Hollow area. It started as a brush fire before spreading across thousands of acres over several days. - PUB DATE: 4/11/2024 8:26:44 PM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:26:44 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/12/Fire.destroys.home.for.sale.in.Kanawha.County.aspx</link><title>Fire destroys home for sale in Kanawha County</title><description>A home for sale was destroyed by flames on Friday morning.
Firefighters responded to the fire at 105 Belfast Road just after 4 a.m.
Fire crews from Davis Creek, Loudendale, Charleston, and Jefferson all responded to the scene.
Firefighters tell WSAZ the home was for sale. They do not believe anyone was inside or injured. - PUB DATE: 4/12/2024 3:01:00 PM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:01:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/11/McDowell.County.first.responders.save.womans.life.after.suicide.attempt.both.win.awards.aspx</link><title>McDowell County first responders save woman’s life after suicide attempt, both win awards</title><description>A McDowell County deputy and a 911 dispatcher received an award on Monday, April 8, 2024 for saving someone’s life.
The McDowell County Sheriff awarded medals to Chief Deputy Anthony Epperson and dispatcher Ladawna Mullins after they saved a woman’s life in the line of duty.
Chief deputy Epperson was called on scene to a woman holding a gun, attempting to take her own life. - PUB DATE: 4/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV 59 Lewisburg</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/10/Student.in.Putnam.County.school.bus.crash.to.undergo.surgery.in.serious.condition.aspx</link><title>Student in Putnam County school bus crash to undergo surgery, in serious condition</title><description>Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton tells 13 News five students and a bus driver were taken to the hospital after a school bus crash.
Sheriff Eggleton says the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Sheriff Eggleton says the bus driver may have experienced a medical emergency, causing the bus to crash into a tree. - PUB DATE: 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/08/Summers.County.firefighters.help.catch.alleged.fleeing.suspect.aspx</link><title>Summers County firefighters help catch alleged fleeing suspect</title><description>VIDEO: A man has been arrested thanks to a group of volunteer firefighters after West Virginia State Police says he took authorities on a more than 20 mile long chase through two counties.
In a criminal complaint Cpl. N.C. Boothe with WVSP says Izac Workman fled from deputies in Monroe County into Summers County on a yellow Kawasaki bike. - PUB DATE: 4/8/2024 10:50:00 PM - SOURCE: WVVA-TV NBC/CW+ 6 Bluefield</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 22:50:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/09/Elderly.man.dies.in.Lincoln.County.mobile.home.fire.aspx</link><title>Elderly man dies in Lincoln County mobile home fire</title><description>An elderly man was killed in a fire early on Tuesday morning.
According to the Hamlin fire chief, the 72-year-old man was surrounded by space heaters inside the home in the Fez Creek Road area just outside of Hamlin.
Firefighters responded to the fire after receiving a call from a driver who saw the flames around 1 a. - PUB DATE: 4/9/2024 3:41:00 PM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:41:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/07/Sound.the.Alarm.program.comes.to.Raleigh.County.aspx</link><title>'Sound the Alarm' program comes to Raleigh County</title><description>The Beckley Fire Department is participating in the American Red Cross’ “Sound the Alarm” program.
The program, run by Captain Chris Graham, aims to educate Raleigh County about fire prevention and safety.
The BFD wants to encourage everyone to have an escape plan in case of a fire in the home, and to also become more knowledgeable about fire safety. - PUB DATE: 4/7/2024 10:55:30 PM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV 59 Lewisburg</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:55:30 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/06/Crews.respond.to.firefighting.foam.spill.near.Sissonville.aspx</link><title>Crews respond to firefighting foam spill near Sissonville</title><description>The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is helping to contain a reported spill of expanding firefighter foam in the Tupper Creek area near Sissonville.
According to a WVDEP press release, the foam was being used to put out an underground mine fire at an abandoned site near Blue Creek Friday evening, when the workshop of the foam’s contractor, located near Sissonville, reported a spill Friday night or Saturday morning. - PUB DATE: 4/6/2024 9:39:28 PM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:39:28 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/05/Firefighter.gives.account.of.flooding.in.Preston.County.aspx</link><title>Firefighter gives account of flooding in Preston County</title><description>VIDEO: Across North Central Central West Virginia, storms and flooding have impacted many areas in the last few days.
Two of those areas are Bruceton Mills and Clifton Mills in Preston County.
On Wednesday, many areas of Bruceton and Clifton mills were underwater. The towns were struck by well over four inches of rain. - PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDTV CBS 5 Weston</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/04/Safe.Haven.Baby.Box.coming.to.Morgantown.soon.aspx</link><title>Safe Haven Baby Box coming to Morgantown soon</title><description>A Safe Haven Baby Box will be coming to Morgantown later this month, the city announced.
In February 2023, West Virginia lawmakers passed a bill allowing the safe surrender “baby box” locations to be established in each of the state’s 55 counties. The law requires that the boxes are padded, heated and equipped with a notification system to alert those on-site that a child has been placed inside the box. - PUB DATE: 4/4/2024 6:07:40 PM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:07:40 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/03/Woman.killed.in.Sissonville.fire.aspx</link><title>Woman killed in Sissonville fire</title><description>A woman has died following a fire at her home on Tuesday night.
The West Virginia State Fire Marshals Office has identified the victim as a 52-year-old woman.
The fire happened at a home in the 100 block of Tahoe Road just after 9:00 p.m.
A man was also injured in the fire and taken to the hospital for treatment. - PUB DATE: 4/3/2024 8:05:00 PM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:05:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/03/Storm.brings.down.massive.billboard.in.Cabell.County.aspx</link><title>Storm brings down massive billboard in Cabell County</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: Emergency crews and first responders worked fast to reopen a road on Tuesday after heavy storms toppled a massive billboard.
Debris has been cleared from Kirby Road off Route 60 and the road is now open to traffic.
Clearing the roadway so quickly was important because Kirby Road is the only access lane to a neighborhood of about 400 homes. - PUB DATE: 4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/02/Three.dogs.one.cat.die.in.Monongalia.County.blaze.aspx</link><title>Three dogs, one cat die in Monongalia County blaze</title><description>Volunteer firefighters extinguished a blaze in a single-wide trailer at Healthy Heights Village Tuesday morning.
Triune-Halleck Volunteer Fire Department chief Josh Morgan said the fire was reported to MECCA 911 just after 8 a.m., and a firefighter confirmed the blaze who was nearby in his personal vehicle. - PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 4:45:10 PM - SOURCE: WAJR-AM 1440 Morgantown</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:45:10 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/April/01/Firefighters.respond.to.structure.fire.in.Wheeling.aspx</link><title>Firefighters respond to structure fire in Wheeling</title><description>VIDEO: Wheeling Public Information released the following statement on a Center Wheeling fire Monday night.
“Around 8:30 p.m. Monday evening, the Wheeling Fire Department responded to a duplex structure fire on 25th Street in Center Wheeling. When firefighters arrived, flames were seen coming from the second floor of an apartment. - PUB DATE: 4/1/2024 10:53:59 PM - SOURCE: WTRF-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV/ABC 7 Wheeling</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:53:59 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/31/St.Marys.Fire.Department.honors.Chief.Lee.Ogdin.on.his.last.call.aspx</link><title>St. Marys Fire Department honors Chief Lee Ogdin on his last call</title><description>VIDEO: The St. Marys Volunteer Fire Department gave Chief Lee Ogdin its last call.
Fire Chief Lee Ogdin was honored with a full firefighter tribute.
A salute was given at the beginning of the service and his name badge was taken off his coat and presented to his son.
An old fire truck was used as a hearse to transport Chief Ogdin underneath the American Flag. - PUB DATE: 3/31/2024 10:05:00 AM - SOURCE: WTAP-TV NBC 15 Parkersburg</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:05:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/30/2.Firefighters.injured.after.brush.fire.in.Kanawha.County.one.released.from.hospital.aspx</link><title>2 Firefighters injured after brush fire in Kanawha County; one released from hospital</title><description>One of two firefighters injured while responding to a brush fire, has been released from the hospital.
William Eads, the Public Information Officer with Loudendale Volunteer Fire Department, said one firefighter has been discharged, while another is still in the hospital.
Crews said the fire was reported around 12:30 p. - PUB DATE: 3/30/2024 9:53:00 PM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 21:53:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/29/Fire.damages.Wayne.County.structure.aspx</link><title>Fire damages Wayne County structure</title><description>VIDEO: Crews from multiple fire departments fought a fire Thursday night in the Fort Gay area, Wayne County 911 dispatchers said.
The fire was reported before 8:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of Hewlett Road.
Dispatchers say crews from Lawrence County, Kentucky, were called to provide a water tanker to crews in Wayne County. - PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 3:22:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:22:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/29/West.Virginia.Volunteer.Fire.Departments.to.Receive.12.Million.Annual.Boost.from.State.Lottery.aspx</link><title>West Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments to Receive $12 Million Annual Boost from State Lottery</title><description>West Virginia's volunteer fire departments will receive an extra $12 million per year from the state lottery fund, thanks to a new bill signed by Gov. Jim Justice.
The funding boost, which gained almost unanimous approval from lawmakers, will help these departments immensely. Randy James, president of the Volunteer Fire Chiefs Association, stressed the importance of this aid in buying essential equipment and paying for new trucks. - PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WV News - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/28/Firefighters.continue.to.battle.blazes.across.southern.West.Virginia.aspx</link><title>Firefighters continue to battle blazes across southern West Virginia</title><description>Fire season happens twice a year for the state of West Virginia.
With over 12 million acres of forested land across the state, there is a lot of ground to cover for state crews sent out to battle the blazes.
Spruce Mountain has already had multiple fires in the 2024 fire season with many acres burned. - PUB DATE: 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV 59 Lewisburg</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/26/Clarksburg.Fire.Department.holds.smoke.screening.class.aspx</link><title>Clarksburg Fire Department holds smoke screening class</title><description>VIDEO: Monday the Clarksburg Fire Department participated in a class to be better educated on the types of smoke they see during various calls. At their station on North Ohio Avenue, a wood model house was set up to simulate various types of house fires. Captain Walter Knight knows this latest training will help the safety of his crew. - PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 12:36:00 AM - SOURCE: WDTV CBS 5 Weston</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:36:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/27/First.responders.around.the.state.discuss.bridge.collapse.emergency.protocols.aspx</link><title>First responders around the state discuss bridge collapse emergency protocols</title><description>VIDEO: In the wake of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Maryland Tuesday morning, local first responders are sharing their emergency plans if a bridge collapse were ever to happen again in West Virginia.
David Armstrong, the Deputy Director of Kanawha County Emergency Management, says it is important to be prepared for it to happen anywhere. - PUB DATE: 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/25/Ritchie.County.restaurant.destroyed.in.fire.aspx</link><title>Ritchie County restaurant destroyed in fire</title><description>VIDEO: Devon’s Tailgate, which is in the former Pizza House building on Main Street in Harrisville, caught fire early Monday morning.
According to Facebook posts from the Harrisville and Pennsboro fire departments, the fire which started around 1 a.m. on March 25 is being investigated by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office and Ritchie County Sheriff’s Department. - PUB DATE: 3/25/2024 4:05:38 PM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC/ABC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:05:38 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/26/Two.houses.catch.fire.in.Huntington.one.injured.aspx</link><title>Two houses catch fire in Huntington, one injured</title><description>PHOTOS: A person was transported to an area hospital after two houses caught fire in Huntington Sunday.
According to a post on the Huntington Fire Department Facebook page, the fire was reported around 4:18 p.m. in the 1700 block of Buffington. Responding firefighters reported heavy fire and smoke. One occupant was taken to the hospital for treatment. - PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/22/City.of.Beckley.Fire.Department.congratulates.new.Fire.Marshal.on.promotion.aspx</link><title>City of Beckley Fire Department congratulates new Fire Marshal on promotion</title><description>The City of Beckley Fire Department witnessed a special honor recently for one its members. Lieutenant Chris Graham was celebrated for his promotion to Captain. He is now the Captain in the Fire Prevention Bureau, which will make him the City Fire Marshal.
The City of Beckley Fire Department was able to make this decision based on Graham’s leadership in the time he has served, and the Department looks forward to his continued growth in the community. - PUB DATE: 3/22/2024 9:45:38 PM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV CBS/FOX 59 Lewisburg</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:45:38 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/23/Cove.Mountain.Fire.in.Hardy.County.now.100.contained.aspx</link><title>Cove Mountain Fire in Hardy County now '100% contained'</title><description>PHOTO: Officials have provided an update on the current state of the brushfires in West Virginia counties.
According to a post on the United States Forest Service (USFS) George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Facebook page, the Cove Mountain Fire, which burned 75 acres of land, is now fully contained, though firefighters are continuing to patrol the area. - PUB DATE: 3/23/2024 11:35:09 PM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC/ABC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:35:09 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/23/Firefighters.from.Parkersburg.and.surrounding.areas.train.on.electric.vehicles.aspx</link><title>Firefighters from Parkersburg and surrounding areas train on electric vehicles</title><description>The co-owner of Perform Under Pressure held a class for firefighters in surrounding areas to learn more about electric vehicles.
The day started out with classroom training in a lecture-based setting learning about electric vehicles, propane vehicles, LNG vehicles, among others.
Crews also were able to tear apart a 2022 Ford Mach-E learning how to extricate a patient safely. - PUB DATE: 3/23/2024 3:49:00 PM - SOURCE: WTAP-TV NBC 15 Parkersburg</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:49:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/21/9.month.old.puppy.dies.in.Wheeling.house.fire.aspx</link><title>9 month old puppy dies in Wheeling house fire</title><description>Officials have confirmed a structure fire at 263 Clearview Avenue in Wheeling Thursday evening. Ohio County EMA Director Lou Vargo tells us the call came in just after 7:30pm and two residents were in the home at the time of the fire.
Clearview Fire Chief Shawn Reinacher says the cause of the blaze started in the kitchen. - PUB DATE: 3/21/2024 10:02:58 PM - SOURCE: WTRF-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV/ABC 7 Wheeling</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:02:58 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/21/Some.Star.City.firefighters.volunteer.to.help.in.Hardy.County.aspx</link><title>Some Star City firefighters volunteer to help in Hardy County</title><description>Among the many area volunteer fighters that have answered the call to assist with fires in Hardy, Grant, Hampshire, and Pendleton Counties, five are from the Star City Volunteer Fire Department.
Chief Justin Knotts told WAJR News that his five volunteers are in Hardy County, where firefighters are battling three fires. - PUB DATE: 3/21/2024 6:28:43 PM - SOURCE: WAJR-AM 1440 Morgantown</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:28:43 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/21/One.injured.at.scene.of.brush.fire.in.Jackson.County.dispatchers.say.aspx</link><title>One injured at scene of brush fire in Jackson County, dispatchers say</title><description>One person was injured at the scene of a brush fire Thursday in Jackson County, West Virginia, dispatchers said.
The incident was reported about 12:15 p.m. on Indigo Lane near Kenna after someone was attempting to clear some limbs from a powerline, causing it to spark, according to Jackson County dispatchers. - PUB DATE: 3/21/2024 3:15:00 PM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:15:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/20/Two.dead.in.Morgantown.structure.fire.aspx</link><title>Two dead in Morgantown structure fire</title><description>VIDEO: Two people were found dead after a structure fire in Morgantown.
Early Wednesday morning the Morgantown Fire Department responded to a fatal structure fire in the area of Wells St. after a 911 call indicated that the property was engulfed in smoke.
The fire resulted in two fatalities.
When crews arrived on scene, visibility was low, but the MFD was able to get the fire put out quickly. - PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 1:30:00 PM - SOURCE: WDTV CBS 5 Weston</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:30:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/21/Forest.fires.claim.several.structures.in.Potomac.Highlands.region.aspx</link><title>Forest fires claim several structures in Potomac Highlands region</title><description>PHOTOS: Numerous forest fires burned across West Virginia overnight.
Wednesday, the worst was the eastern panhandle. Numerous fires, several of them well over 200 acres were burning in the region, especially in parts of Grant and Hardy Counties. Overnight, several buildings were also threatened by the fast moving blaze spurred by low relative humidity and constant winds. - PUB DATE: 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/19/Public.Service.Commission.of.West.Virginia.creates.task.force.to.oversee.operation.and.maintenance.of.fire.hydrants.aspx</link><title>Public Service Commission of West Virginia creates task force to oversee operation and maintenance of fire hydrants</title><description>The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has created a task force to oversee the operation and maintenance of fire hydrants.
The organization solicited 13 people and groups to nominate members to the panel. They also said that any person interested might contact the Commission Legal Division about serving on the panel. - PUB DATE: 3/19/2024 8:45:00 PM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:45:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/20/Beckley.Firefighters.Receive.2000.Raise.aspx</link><title>Beckley Firefighters Receive $2,000 Raise</title><description>Beckley firefighters are receiving a $2,000 raise, approved at a recent city council meeting.
The raise will increase new recruits' first-year salary to $44,000-$47,000. Concerns about the city's budget were raised, but city officials believe the fire department can absorb the raises due to anticipated retirements that will generate significant savings. - PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 3:44:00 PM - SOURCE: WV News - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:44:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/18/Princeton.Fire.Department.receives.new.essential.equipment.aspx</link><title>Princeton Fire Department receives new essential equipment</title><description>VIDEO: The Princeton Fire Department received grant funding of $4,000 from the Office of Delegate Joe Ellington to purchase essential equipment.
The money will be used to buy six chemical protective suits, Lakeland Interceptor Plus suits, which will provide firefighters and emergency personnel with the highest level of chemical and vapor protection during events involving hazardous material. - PUB DATE: 3/18/2024 9:08:00 PM - SOURCE: WVVA-TV NBC/CW+ 6 Bluefield</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:08:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/19/One.person.injured.during.helicopter.crash.in.Wood.County.aspx</link><title>One person injured during helicopter crash in Wood County</title><description>VIDEO: A helicopter pilot is injured after crashing in Wood County Monday evening.
Not much information is known at this time.
What we do know is that the helicopter crashed on Lee Creek Road in Belleville on Monday, sometime before 6:00 p.m. An official with the West Virginia State Police at the scene says the pilot and another person were cutting trees in that area when the crash happened. - PUB DATE: 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTAP-TV NBC 15 Parkersburg</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/17/Update.Green.Valley.volunteer.firefighters.released.from.hospital.following.Wayne.County.crash.aspx</link><title>Update: Green Valley volunteer firefighters released from hospital following Wayne County crash</title><description>First responders have returned home from the hospital following a crash involving a fire truck that occurred near the Wayne-Cabell County line last week.
A fourth Green Valley firefighter injured in the wreck was released from the hospital Sunday, according to Green Valley VFD Lt. Justin Adkins.
Adkins said two of the firefighters are facing months of recovery ahead but added the volunteers were "in good spirits and motivated to get back out and serve the community. - PUB DATE: 3/17/2024 6:34:00 PM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:34:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/17/Firefighters.from.three.counties.battle.brush.fire.in.Wirt.County.aspx</link><title>Firefighters from three counties battle brush fire in Wirt County</title><description>VIDEO: Crews from three counties spent about two hours battling a brush fire in Wirt County Sunday evening.
Crews received the call for the brush fire around the 2600 block of 2 Lick Run Road in Palestine at 6:10 p.m. according to Wood County Dispatch.
The fire was reported under control at 8:20 p. - PUB DATE: 3/17/2024 7:31:00 PM - SOURCE: WTAP-TV NBC 15 Parkersburg</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:31:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/15/Cabin.in.Pennsboro.destroyed.by.fire.aspx</link><title>Cabin in Pennsboro destroyed by fire</title><description>PHOTOS: Multiple fire departments in Ritchie County fought a fire twice Friday morning after it rekindled.
According to a Facebook post from the Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department, crews from Pennsboro, Harrisville and Ellenboro were alerted to the fire on Wilson Lane at 4:24 a.m. on March 15.
The post said that a cabin was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived and that it was later deemed a complete loss. - PUB DATE: 3/15/2024 4:16:33 PM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:16:33 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/15/Follow.Up.Green.Valley.Volunteer.firefighters.recovering.from.crash.call.for.volunteer.support.aspx</link><title>Follow Up: Green Valley Volunteer firefighters recovering from crash, call for volunteer support</title><description>One firefighter is back home after a Green Valley Volunteer Fire truck crashed Wednesday and sent four first responders to the hospital.
The community outreach after Wednesday's crash reignited the need for help at volunteer fire departments.
" [We need] mutual aid to Wayne County for a structure fire," a dispatcher said. - PUB DATE: 3/15/2024 12:40:00 AM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:40:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/14/Four.Green.Valley.Volunteer.firefighters.hospitalized.after.crash.community.unites.aspx</link><title>Four Green Valley Volunteer firefighters hospitalized after crash, community unites</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: Four Green Valley Volunteer firefighters are in the hospital after their fire truck crashed in rural Wayne County. One was transported in a helicopter and three others by ambulance.
"Good to see you. I appreciate you," a Green Valley Volunteer Firefighter said to a Huntington Fire Department captain. - PUB DATE: 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/14/Morgan.County.emergency.services.and.first.responders.hoping.to.address.an.ongoing.issue.aspx</link><title>Morgan County emergency services and first responders hoping to 'address' an ongoing issue</title><description>Morgan County Emergency Services and their partner agencies are hoping to “address” an ongoing issue. According to a note this week on their social media pages, there are continuing issues with improper addresses being used as well as addresses not being displayed or being displayed improperly.
“While this may not seem to be relative, during emergencies this can increase call process times leading to delays in dispatch,” the announcement said. - PUB DATE: 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/12/Firefighters.fight.fire.at.historic.building.in.downtown.Huntington.aspx</link><title>Firefighters fight fire at historic building in downtown Huntington</title><description>VIDEO: A building that is under construction was the scene of a fire Tuesday night.
It happened at the Prichard building in downtown Huntington just before nine.
Huntington Fire Chief Greg Fuller says he fire started on on the eighth floor. Fire crews used fire extinguishers to get the flames under control. - PUB DATE: 3/12/2024 10:48:18 PM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:48:18 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/12/Update.Fifth.body.found.on.property.of.fire.that.killed.four.people.in.Lewis.County.aspx</link><title>Update: Fifth body found on property of fire that killed four people in Lewis County</title><description>A fifth body has been found near the scene of a suspicious fire that killed four people Monday, according to Lewis County Sheriff Dave Gosa.
The sheriff tells Nexstar’s WBOY the body was found around 10 p.m. Monday night around 100 yards from a chicken coop on the property.
Suspect in Lewis County deadly fire found dead in Kanawha County: deputies
Gosa says the body, along with the four found after the fire, have been sent to the West Virginia State Medical Examiner’s Office. - PUB DATE: 3/12/2024 3:45:33 PM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:45:33 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/11/Third.fire.breaks.out.at.Huntington.Bare.Arms.gun.range.in.as.many.years.aspx</link><title>Third fire breaks out at Huntington Bare Arms gun range in as many years</title><description>The fire at the Huntington Bare Arms has been contained.
According to a responder from the Green Valley Volunteer Fire Department, the fire was contained to the ceiling/roof of the range section of the building. Meanwhile, the restaurant and store area appear unaffected. The full extent of the damage is not yet known. - PUB DATE: 3/11/2024 8:02:00 PM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:02:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/11/Follow.Up.Officials.confirm.four.people.dead.in.fatal.Lewis.County.fire.suspect.committed.suicide.hours.later.aspx</link><title>Follow Up: Officials confirm four people dead in fatal Lewis County fire, suspect committed suicide hours later</title><description>PHOTO: Investigators with the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office confirm that four victims were found in the remains of a home in Ireland, Lewis County.
The investigation by the WVSFMO is still active and ongoing, with assistance from several other law enforcement agencies.
It’s unknown at this time exactly what led to the fire. - PUB DATE: 3/11/2024 4:46:00 PM - SOURCE: WVVA-TV NBC 6 Bluefield</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:46:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/12/Beaver.VFD.gets.new.gear.due.to.a.grant.from.Beckley.Area.Foundation.aspx</link><title>Beaver VFD gets new gear due to a grant from Beckley Area Foundation</title><description>The Beaver Volunteer Fire Department in Raleigh County has a new piece of equipment to help keep neighborhoods and firefighters safer, thanks to the Beckley Area Foundation.
Beaver Volunteer Fire Chief Jason Redden said on Monday, March 11, 2024, that the Beckley Area Foundation provided his department with a $9,000 grant to buy a new multi-gas detector. - PUB DATE: 3/12/2024 2:29:58 AM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV FOX/CBS 59 Lewsiburg</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:29:58 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/11/Multiple.dead.after.fire.in.Lewis.County.aspx</link><title>Multiple dead after fire in Lewis County</title><description>Multiple fatalities were confirmed at a fire in Lewis County Monday morning, the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office (WVSFMO) confirmed.
According to a press release, as of approximately 10:30 a.m., WVSFMO investigators were still at the scene of the fire, which is near Ireland in remote Lewis County. - PUB DATE: 3/11/2024 4:53:32 PM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC/ABC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:53:32 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/10/Logan.County.firefighters.uninjured.after.building.collapses.during.blaze.aspx</link><title>Logan County firefighters uninjured after building collapses during blaze</title><description>Firefighters were able to escape uninjured after a house collapsed during a fire early Sunday morning in Logan County.
The fire was reported about 5:15 a.m. on Cabin Road at Cane Branch, according to the Chapmanville Fire Department.
Crews said heavy flames were showing from the second story when they arrived. - PUB DATE: 3/10/2024 1:56:00 PM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:56:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/10/Firefighters.battle.structure.fire.in.Waverly.aspx</link><title>Firefighters battle structure fire in Waverly</title><description>VIDEO: A call came in at 5:24 p.m. for a structure fire on the 2100 block of Laurel Creek Rd. in Waverly, according to Wood County Dispatch.
Crews had some difficulty getting engines to the scene due to a creek, according to Waverly Volunteer Fire Chief Dennis McAtee.
No injuries were reported, though the Red Cross was called to assist the resident of the house. - PUB DATE: 3/10/2024 4:10:00 PM - SOURCE: WTAP-TV NBC 15 Parkersburg</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:10:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/08/West.Virginia.lawmakers.pass.bill.establishing.more.oversight.of.states.aging.fire.hydrants.aspx</link><title>West Virginia lawmakers pass bill establishing more oversight of state's aging fire hydrants</title><description>The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill Wednesday that would establish more oversight of the state's aging fire hydrants and their maintenance.
House Bill 5617 was passed unanimously by the West Virginia Senate after successfully passing the House of Delegates by a 89-2 vote. The legislation now head’s to the governor’s desk. - PUB DATE: 3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/08/Tractortrailer.hauling.lumber.tips.over.in.Kanawha.County.crews.searching.for.driver.aspx</link><title>Tractor-trailer hauling lumber tips over in Kanawha County; crews searching for driver</title><description>VIDEO: A tractor-trailer hauling lumber has flipped on its side, according to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers.
They say the call came in around 5:30 Thursday morning in the 1700 block of Hurricane Road in the Frame area.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, crews on scene searched the area where the crash happened and have not been able to locate the driver of the truck. - PUB DATE: 3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/06/Second.state.Medal.of.Valor.ceremony.held.to.recognize.first.responders.for.their.heroic.acts.aspx</link><title>Second state Medal of Valor ceremony held to recognize first responders for their heroic acts</title><description>Governor Jim Justice honoring three first responders for their service above self Wednesday during West Virginia’s second Medal of Valor ceremony at the State Culture Center.
Upshur County Sheriff Mike Coffman and Deputy Director Derek Long in Upshur County, as well as State Police Sergeant David S. - PUB DATE: 3/6/2024 11:33:16 PM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:33:16 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/06/Pleasant.Valley.wedding.venue.damaged.in.fire.aspx</link><title>Pleasant Valley wedding venue damaged in fire</title><description>PHOTOS: An intimate farm wedding venue in Pleasant Valley is hoping to be back in business soon after a fire damaged a building on Tuesday.
According to the Valley Volunteer Fire Department, the fire broke out at Heston Farm around 5 p.m. on March 5. A working fire was found at the back of the main building involving a deck and canopy. - PUB DATE: 3/6/2024 10:06:00 PM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:06:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/07/Jane.Lew.Volunteer.Fire.Department.juniors.hungry.for.knowledge.aspx</link><title>Jane Lew Volunteer Fire Department juniors hungry for knowledge</title><description>PHOTOS: Kade Richards and Gage Carson haven't graduated high school yet, but have pledged a significant commitment of time and volunteerism.
The Jane Lew residents within the Jane Lew Volunteer Fire Department were certified Firefighter I in mid-February after classes at the West Virginia State Fire Academy within WVU Jackson's Mill. - PUB DATE: 3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Weston Democrat - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/06/School.bus.wreck.in.Calhoun.County.first.responders.worst.nightmare.aspx</link><title>School bus wreck in Calhoun County first responder’s 'worst nightmare'</title><description>Two of the 19 students hurt in a school bus wreck in Calhoun County Monday evening remain hospitalized.
Authorities said the students were treated for injuries ranged from bumps and bruises to broken bones but none of the injuries were life-threatening. An investigation into the crash continues. The bus driver, Jeff Brannon, 54, Arnoldsburg, has been charged with three counts of DUI causing injury and three counts of child neglect. - PUB DATE: 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/05/Parkersburg.firefighter.struck.by.car.responding.to.blaze.aspx</link><title>Parkersburg firefighter struck by car responding to blaze</title><description>No one was injured in a Monday morning apartment fire in south Parkersburg, but a city firefighter was struck by a car while responding to the blaze.
Parkersburg Fire Chief Jason Matthews said the firefighter, whose name he declined to release, was taken to WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center and released. - PUB DATE: 3/5/2024 5:42:13 AM - SOURCE: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:42:13 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/01/Woman.killed.in.Nicholas.County.fire.aspx</link><title>Woman killed in Nicholas County fire</title><description>The state Fire Marshal’s Office said Friday it’s working with state police in connection with a deadly fire in Nicholas County.
The blaze, which occurred Thursday morning at a residence on Cruiser Road in Craigsville, claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman.
Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s Office have ruled the cause of the blaze as undetermined but troopers are continuing to assist with the investigation. - PUB DATE: 3/1/2024 8:33:32 PM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:33:32 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/04/75.years.later.remembering.the.Charleston.firefighters.who.died.in.the.Woolworth.Department.Store.fire.aspx</link><title>75 years later, remembering the Charleston firefighters who died in the Woolworth Department Store fire</title><description>VIDEO: 75 years ago on Monday, seven Charleston Fire Department members lost their lives in a fire that consumed the Woolworth Department Store and injured 15 other firefighters.
On March 4, 1949, a fire broke out at the department store on the corner of Quarrier and Capitol Streets. Firefighters from the Charleston FD were searching for the fire when the first floor collapsed, and while some were rescued, seven members ultimately died, including a few of the rescuers. - PUB DATE: 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/March/01/City.of.Clarksburg.approves.31.million.to.purchase.new.fire.trucks.aspx</link><title>City of Clarksburg approves $3.1 million to purchase new fire trucks</title><description>During a special session of the Clarksburg City Council Thursday night, members discussed and voted in favor of purchasing new fire equipment for the Clarksburg Fire Department (CFD).
Council members discussed the purchase of several trucks for the department including a fire rescue truck as well as a standard fire truck and a pumper truck. - PUB DATE: 3/1/2024 6:25:09 AM - SOURCE: WBOY-TV NBC 12 Clarksburg</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:25:09 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/28/Hometown.Hero.Hintons.Fire.Chief.gives.with.a.happy.heart.aspx</link><title>Hometown Hero: Hinton’s Fire Chief gives ‘with a happy heart’</title><description>Hinton’s Fire Chief does more for his community than lead the men and women who are on the front line of fire protection. Ray Pivont also stands with friends, family, and neighbors during some of their darkest days as they bid farewell to their loved ones.
Chief Pivont has been a funeral director as long he has been fire chief in the Summers County seat; nearly fifty years. - PUB DATE: 2/28/2024 10:07:00 PM - SOURCE: WVVA-TV NBC/CW+ 6 Bluefield</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:07:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/29/West.Virginia.House.of.Delegates.passes.hydrant.bill.aspx</link><title>West Virginia House of Delegates passes hydrant bill</title><description>The West Virginia House of Delegates on Wednesday passed legislation to improve fire hydrant maintenance, testing and inspections.
The hydrant bill passed by an 89-2 vote. It will now head to the state Senate.
According to our crew at the scene, the measure was passed after two delegates withdrew an amendment to prohibit utilities from using the proposal to raise water rates. - PUB DATE: 2/29/2024 12:56:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:56:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/28/Park.Service.continues.to.seek.information.on.fire.that.destroyed.historic.barn.in.the.New.River.Gorge.National.Park.aspx</link><title>Park Service continues to seek information on fire that destroyed historic barn in the New River Gorge National Park</title><description>The National Park Service continues to seek any information the public may have regarding a fire that destroyed a historic barn located within a southern section of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
The blaze broke out at the barn located on the Richmond-Hamilton farm site along River Road between Hinton and Sandstone Falls on Thursday, Feb. - PUB DATE: 2/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/28/West.Virginia.Division.of.Highways.opens.two.lanes.of.Route.10.after.massive.rockslide.aspx</link><title>West Virginia Division of Highways opens two lanes of Route 10 after massive rockslide</title><description>VIDEO: It was been a massive undertaking for West Virginia Division of Highways crews to remove a rockslide that blocked the main road into Logan.
Fire Chief Scott Beckett said firefighters have worked with the DOH each day while the road has been shut down since Feb. 17.
“I think today going forward he is going to be able to keep at least two lanes open so that will alleviate a lot of the traffic really probably 95 percent of it,” Beckett said. - PUB DATE: 2/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/27/Davis.Volunteer.Fire.Department.Keeps.Historic.Engines.in.Use.aspx</link><title>Davis Volunteer Fire Department Keeps Historic Engines in Use</title><description>PHOTOS: The Fire Trucks from Davis Volunteer Fire Department turn heads when they pull up to the scene. Of the current fleet of vehicles at the Fire Hall, three are as comfortable at a car show as they are at the forefront of a call. Davis VFD Chief Alan Cosner and his crew have worked hard to keep their fleet in use, including several antique vehicles. - PUB DATE: 2/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Parsons Advocate</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/26/Firefighters.respond.to.building.fire.in.Altizer.aspx</link><title>Firefighters respond to building fire in Altizer</title><description>Firefighters were on the scene after heavy flames were seen coming from a building in the Altizer community of Huntington.
Dispatchers say the fire call came in around 9:40 a.m.
The fire was reported along Altizer Avenue.
Five fire departments responded to the scene: the Barboursville Fire Department, Huntington Fire Department, Green Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Department, and Ona Volunteer Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 2/26/2024 6:08:00 PM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:08:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/27/First.responders.take.to.woods.in.Harrison.County.find.missing.person.aspx</link><title>First responders take to woods in Harrison County, find missing person</title><description>Fire and EMS officials searched in the woods around Fullen Farm Road in Lumberport on Monday for a lost or missing person, who 911 officials said “got turned around in the woods.”
The call came in at approximately 2:05 p.m., and by 2:09 p.m., the first units arrived at the scene.
First responders began to look for the missing person using coordinates emergency personnel had received, a 911 supervisor said. - PUB DATE: 2/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WV News</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/23/Fire.destroys.historic.barn.in.New.River.Gorge.National.Park.and.Preserve.aspx</link><title>Fire destroys historic barn in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve</title><description>The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is asking the public for help finding information about a fire that destroyed a historic barn.
The barn was located at the Richmond-Hamilton farm site along River Road between Hinton and Sandstone Falls.
According to the New River National Park and Preserve, reports of the fire came in Thursday, February 22, 2024, around 8:00 p. - PUB DATE: 2/23/2024 11:48:45 PM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetwork 59 Lewisburg</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:48:45 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/24/1.dead.after.fiery.car.crash.in.Wheeling.aspx</link><title>1 dead after fiery car crash in Wheeling</title><description>One person is dead following a fiery car crash in Wheeling Friday night.
It happened at around 7:50 p.m. Friday. Firefighters were called to a house on Fairmont Avenue where a car had driven into the home and then caught fire.
Authorities said the fire spread to the wall of the home and slightly damaged the outside wall. - PUB DATE: 2/24/2024 3:01:07 PM - SOURCE: WV Metro News</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:01:07 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/23/Valley.Volunteer.Fire.Department.to.undergo.annual.safety.checkups.aspx</link><title>Valley Volunteer Fire Department to undergo annual safety checkups</title><description>Under the direction of Fire Chief Brent Yost, the Valley Volunteer Fire Department has been preparing for annual inspections of its safety vehicles next month.
The Valley VFD will first have its Aerial Device Testing and Inspection in early March, which includes inspecting each section for signs of wear, cracks in the welds, loose or missing parts, and improper alignment. - PUB DATE: 2/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Times West Virginia - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/21/Tyler.County.man.dies.in.house.fire.aspx</link><title>Tyler County man dies in house fire</title><description>The West Virginia State Fire Marshal has released information regarding a Tyler County resident who died in a house fire on Tuesday.
Officials say the fire broke out on the 500 block of Braden Hill Road in Alma, West Virginia, around 2:00 p.m.
The victim was a 72-year-old male. Investigators with the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office have ruled that the fire appears to be accidental in cause. - PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 4:57:16 PM - SOURCE: WTRF-TV CBS 7 Wheeling</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:57:16 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/21/Emergency.crews.battle.blaze.at.vacant.home.in.Huntington.aspx</link><title>Emergency crews battle blaze at vacant home in Huntington</title><description>Emergency crews responded to a blaze at a vacant home in Huntington Wednesday evening.
The fire was reported in the 2300 block of Eighth Avenue about 6:30 p.m., according to dispatchers.
Dispatchers said heavy smoke and flames were observed by firefighters as they arrived on scene.
While the structure has been boarded up, it is unclear if anyone had recently occupied the house. - PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 8:45:00 PM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:45:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/20/One.dead.in.Beckley.house.fire.aspx</link><title>One dead in Beckley house fire</title><description>VIDEO: One person is dead following an early morning fire in Beckley.
According to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office, firefighters responded to a fire at a Beckley residence at approximately 2 a.m. on February 20. There they found the body of an 80-year-old woman.
The home was in the 200 block of Larew Avenue. - PUB DATE: 2/20/2024 9:29:00 PM - SOURCE: WVVA-TV NBC/CW+ 6 Bluefield</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:29:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/21/West.Virginia.ranks.in.top.10.nationally.for.most.kitchen.fires.aspx</link><title>West Virginia ranks in top 10 nationally for most kitchen fires</title><description>A high percentage of house fires in West Virginia start in the kitchen.
The mountain state ranks in the top ten for states with the most cooking fires.
Around West Virginia, there are around 60 kitchen fires reported each year. Because of that, firefighters are doing what they can to spread awareness in hopes of decreasing the number of kitchen fires around the mountain state. - PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 2:43:25 AM - SOURCE: WVNS-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV 59 Lewisburg</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:43:25 -0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WV/2024/February/21/Five.children.escape.house.fire.in.South.Charleston.aspx</link><title>Five children escape house fire in South Charleston</title><description>Crews were on the scene of a house fire Tuesday evening in the South Charleston and Jefferson area, Metro 911 dispatchers said.
It was reported just before 5 p.m. in the 100 block of Bridgeview Drive.
According to the South Charleston Fire Chief, nearby Lincoln Drive was closed as crews fought the fire. - PUB DATE: 2/21/2024 12:39:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:39:00 -0800</pubDate></item></channel></rss>

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