Charleston West Virginia fire News

Gas Vapor Possible Factor in West Virginia Oil Train Fireball

Federal investigators will examine whether pressurized gas played a role in the massive blast that followed the derailment of a train carrying crude oil through West Virginia this week, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Thursday. Questioning the possible role …

West Virginia Landlord Sued Over Fire That Killed 9

Relatives of three victims have filed lawsuits against the owner of a property where a house fire killed seven children and two adults in 2012. The lawsuits allege that the property’s owner, Delores Shamblin of Mammoth, failed to maintain smoke …