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Minor electrical fire contained on First Avenue

Heard on: Parkersburg and Vienna Public Safety, West Virginia State Police
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audio iconFire & Arson
1st Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Parkersburg responded to a minor structure fire on First Avenue. The fire, reportedly caused by an overheated spliced wire inside a wall, resulted in limited damage. Two residents were briefly unwilling to evacuate but were later determined to be unharmed. Firefighters isolated the problem circuit and confirmed no ongoing hazard.

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