Man dies in Clendenin house fire

Dispatchers confirmed on Thursday afternoon that a man had died in a house fire. The fire was reported along Jordan Creek Road in Clendenin. The man is believed to be the only person inside the house at the time of the fire, officials say. The Clendenin Volunteer Fire Department told our crew at the scene fire crews believe the fire started with a cigarette. No other injuries have been reported. Dispatchers say Jordan Creek Road in Kanawha County is shut down at Willis Creek Road as first responders battle the fire and ensure the safety of anyone who may be inside.
WSAZ-TV NBC 3 Huntington

Grant Town Fireman’s Festival to be held this weekend

The Grant Town Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fireman’s Festival is coming up this weekend! The event will take place at the Grant Town Fire Department on Ballah Avenue on Saturday, July 27th from 3 to 7 p.m. and is packed full of education and fun for all ages. There will be demonstrations, food, education booths from agencies across the region, raffles, games, face painting, prizes, a craft show, live entertainment and more, organizers said. Cartoon Headquarters will provide bounce houses for all ages, including a 45-foot obstacle course, and Mountain Men Axe Throwing will also be set up. Local singer Franchesca Aloi and rising country star Matt Vanfossen will be performing at the event, and Uncle V’s Kicken Chicken will be selling BBQ.
WDTV CBS 5 Weston

Several Huntington firefighters awarded promotions in a special ceremony

VIDEO: The Huntington Fire Department held a promotion ceremony for six firefighters on Wednesday after several positions opened up because of retirement. Testing and longevity with the department factors into promotions. During the ceremony, Aaron Williams was promoted to Deputy Chief while Jeremy Kress, James Vogt, and Patrick Stapleton were named department captains. Thomas Sims and Jeremy Pitsenbarger were promoted to Lieutenants. "I never thought I would want to be in this rank but just with anyone your goals and wants change over time," said Deputy Chief Aaron Williams. Along with the promotions, the department will welcome a new class of eight firefighters that are anticipated to join in September or October.
WCHS-TV ABC/FOX 8 Charleston

Mercer County fire departments hosting raffle for firefighter battling lymphoma

Two Mercer County fire departments are coming together to support one of their own. Matthew Bowles is a full-time firefighter with the City of Bluefield, WV Fire Department who was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. City of Bluefield, WV Fire Department and East River Volunteer Fire Department are partnering to raise money to help Bowles with his medical bills by hosting a raffle. “Matthew puts in countless hours serving his community and doing his part in giving back,” said ERVFD in a Facebook post. “As his medical bills begin to come in, they are adding up quickly. ERVFD has partnered up with the city of Bluefield WV Fire Department to put on a raffle with all proceeds going to support Matthew.”
WVVA-TV NBC/CW+ 6 Bluefield