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Warehouse Fire Contained Thanks to Quick Action | Parkersburg News
A massive warehouse fire that erupted on July fifth has been fully extinguished, with crews working tirelessly for days to contain the blaze before it spread to a neighboring building packed with hazardous materials. Thanks to swift action—especially moving lithium batteries to a safer location early on—the adjacent structure remained untouched, protected by a firewall and just 20-25 gallons of firefighting foam. Volunteers from local fire departments, stretched thin, received crucial support from companies like Stewart Oil and Chemours, who supplied fuel and equipment under a newly declared…
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