Warehouse Fire in Parkersburg Still Burning | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A massive warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has raged for over two days, forcing a shelter-in-place order as smoke spikes air pollution past safe levels. The blaze, fueled by stubborn plastic-based rubber that holds heat, was briefly extinguished but reignited Sunday morning. Though contained and not spreading, only 35% of the fire is out, with crews expecting it to burn for at least three more days. Firefighters from West Virginia, Ohio, and even Pennsylvania are battling the blaze using river water, with no injuries reported. Officials are still investigating what was stored…