Firefighters Battle Hidden Embers | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Firefighters are still battling the aftermath of the Peoples Cartage warehouse blaze in Parkersburg, hunting hidden hotspots beneath rubble as excavators dig and crews hover with hoses—tight coordination keeping the scene safe. Chief Utt praised the community and cross-departmental teamwork as crews tackle the grueling “overhaul” phase, pulling apart wreckage to extinguish smoldering plastic. This is a marathon effort—every ember matters, and every responder’s focus is unwavering. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…