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Lessons from Fire: Foam, Strategy, Loss | Parkersburg News
A warehouse fire at Peoples Cartage echoes a devastating blaze nine years ago at the IEI facility, with firefighters spotting eerie parallels in size and materials—but this time, a bold shift in strategy saved the day. While the IEI fire relied heavily on PFAS foam, crews at Peoples Cartage used just 20-25 gallons, prioritizing environmental safety over aggressive suppression. That small, targeted application stopped the fire from engulfing a nearby building packed with lithium and hazardous chemicals. Lessons from the past fueled a lightning-fast mobilization of county resources, water from…
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