Community Rallies for Firefighters | Parkersburg News

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

When flames tore through Peoples Cartage, the local community didn’t just watch—they rallied. Firefighters battling the blaze were flooded with donations—food, drinks, toiletries, even a slow cooker full of chicken—arriving within minutes of a social media plea. From the Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department to neighbors everywhere, the outpouring showed deep gratitude and ensured crews could focus on saving lives and property. As the fire was contained by Tuesday evening, surplus supplies were redirected to the Wood County Resiliency Center to aid in cleanup and investigation. This moment proves…