Industrial Yard Fire
Firefighters from 3 counties battle blaze
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The Inter-Mountain photo by Anthony Gaynor
Burnt debris remains after the Elkins Fire Department extinguished part of the blaze Monday afternoon.
ELKINS -- Fire departments from three counties battled a blaze at an industrial building in South Elkins Monday afternoon that resulted in the temporary closing of several streets.
The fire at the building, located in the industrial yard west of the intersection of 15th Street and Livingston Avenue, was still being tended to by the Elkins Fire Department in the early evening, and the state Fire Marshal was also on the scene, officials said, adding that firemen would remain at the scene throughout the night to make sure the fire did not rekindle.
"Thank you to all the first responders who acted quickly with the fire on Livingston Avenue," a City of Elkins release stated late Monday afternoon. "Great job, Elkins Fire Department!"
The release also thanked the following who responded to the scene: Buckhannon Fire Department, Belington Fire Department, Beverly Volunteer Fire Department Company 42, Coalton Fire Department, Elkins Police Department, Randolph County Sheriff's Office, Randolph County EMS, Mon Power and the City of Elkins Water, Operations and Street Departments.
No cause of the fire or other details had been released by press time.
On social media, city officials said a demolition permit for the property where the fire occurred was issued on May 16. "Demolition permits are issued after proof of asbestos abatement is supplied," the post stated.
The fire resulted in roads being temporarily closed. Residents were advised to avoid the area and take alternative routes.
The city also asked residents to "be aware that heavy smoke is present in the area and may spread throughout the town. Residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, are urged to stay indoors to minimize exposure to the smoke."
The city also alerted residents that the activation of fire hydrants to fight the blaze might stir up sediment that could result in discolored water at the tap, but the discoloration would not indicate a water quality issue.