August and September News!!!!
08-11-2008:
Two die in Princeton blaze
By GREG JORDANPRINCETON — Two Mercer County residents were found dead Monday
afternoon when their Beckley Road home burned.
A total of five fire departments were dispatched after Mercer County 911
received a call at approximately 1:30 p.m. that a home along Beckley Road was on
fire. About 75 percent of the house was on fire when firefighters arrived, said
Lt. Eric Rumley of the East River Volunteer Fire Department.
Capt. Mike Gills of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department said the home’s
residents, James Barton, 75, of Kegley and his wife Delores, no age given, were
found at the scene. Gills had to leave immediately after being contacted and
could not be reached for additional comment.
Investigators with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office were on the
scene Monday, but referred questions concerning the investigation to Gills. Both
the home and its garden were roped off with yellow police tape.
“Anybody with information pertinent to the case should call 800-233-FIRE,” said
Assistant Fire Marshal Robbie Bailey.
The Princeton Fire Department, Green Valley-Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department,
Bluestone Volunteer Fire Department and Matoaka Volunteer Fire Department were
also dispatched to the scene.
Traffic was stopped on Beckley Road while fire fighters and investigators were
working on the scene.
8-21-2008: Another Wreck On I-77 kept crews busy as a single vehicle left the roadway and went over a steep embankment. 1 person waas airlifted from the scene. Photos (compliments of Lt Rumley) can be found below.
08-29-2008: Five ERVFD members have returned from Oregon fighting wildfires. Chief Short, Asst Chief Buchanan, Firefighter, Hilling, Firefighter Cox, and Firefighter White, were attached with other members from all over the state and WV DOF on the stander three week tour. The crews were assigned to IA in Oregon during the tour and successfully contained 7 fires during the stay. Thanks to CPT Blankenship, and LT Rumley, and the other members of ERVFD who stepped up during our absence and kept the station running and the citizens of Mercer County safe. Photos from the trip can be found here. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565581249PUlaox
09-16-2008: ERVFD Members responded to an early morning car fire on I-77. Video if the incident can be found here. Car Fire 09/16