Several crews on scene of massive warehouse fire in Parkersburg

Key Points:

• West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has declared a state of emergency in Wood County due to a massive fire at the Peoples Cartage, Inc warehouse in Parkersburg, allowing state agencies to mobilize resources for containment and public safety.
• The fire, which began Saturday and reignited early Sunday, involves chemicals and plastics, prompting significant response efforts including over 100 personnel from multiple agencies and air quality monitoring by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and EPA.
• No injuries have been reported, and workers inside the building were safely evacuated; however, a secure perimeter has been established by the Wood County Sheriff's Office, restricting access to authorized personnel only.
• Multiple roads near the site, including Camden Avenue and Rayon Drive, remain closed, and while Route 95 traffic is affected, it is still open; no evacuation orders have been issued for nearby homes or businesses.
• Emergency response continues with support from local fire departments, state agencies, and the Salvation Army providing aid to crews, as officials monitor environmental impacts and work to fully extinguish the fire.