A significant warehouse fire erupted in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on July 5, engulfing the Peoples Cartage facility and sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky. The incident prompted officials to declare a state of emergency for Wood County as firefighters worked to combat the blaze. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Emergency services responded to the scene at the Peoples Cartage warehouse. Further details regarding the extent of the damage and any potential injuries were not immediately available. Officials are investigating the circumstances that led to the fire.