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Warehouse Fire Lawsuit Against Peoples Cartage | Parkersburg News
A devastating warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has sparked a class-action lawsuit against Peoples Cartage and its parent company, Total Distribution. Residents allege the companies ignored known fire hazards, shut off sprinklers to avoid structural collapse, and allowed damaged materials to be handled — leading to a catastrophic reignition. The blaze, fueled by 16-foot stacks of plastic pellets, sent smoke and soot across the community, prompting claims for property damage, health impacts, and lost use. While the company says it’s in recovery and no injuries occurred, the state’s…
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