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Trailer fire leaves a disabled man homeless

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  • Family escapes fire in East Bank

    Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:18:28 GMT
    Three people were inside this burning home but managed to get out safely.
    Firefighters are battling a massive fire in East Bank in Kanawha County. A house on Walnut Street went up in flames around 5:15 a.m. Firefighters said two people were home at the time but managed to
    Three escape massive fire in a home on Walnut Street in Kanawha County

It happened right after 6 p.m. on Sunday in Cabin Creek.  

Rescuers say the fire was contained to the kitchen.

The home suffered smoke and water damage.

Officials say neighbors rescued the man living inside, and that it was difficult to get him out of the trailer because of the lack of a wheelchair ramp.

The Red Cross is assisting.