Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:46:55 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
UPDATE
The suspect who was arrested after the standoff is Eric Olive, officials said. Olive has been charged with domestic battery. Police said he never threatened them during the standoff.
The loud booms that were heard at the scene were gas canisters being fired into the house, according to officials.
Coopers Creek Road, which was closed during the standoff, has been reopened, according to emergency dispatchers.
UPDATE
A man in handcuffs was led from the scene of the standoff just after 7 a.m., according to a report from the scene.
SWAT teams started leaving the scene shortly afterward.
UPDATE
Reports from the scene indicate three loud booms were heard in the area.
ORIGINAL STORY
Kanawha County Sheriff's deputies are in a standoff with a man near Big Chimney, emergency officials said.
Five Mile Road in that area is closed because of the incident, which was reported at about 5 a.m., officials said.
We have a crew on the scene and will bring you more information when it becomes available.
David Iversen -- WOWK-TV
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