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
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has declared a state of emergency for the entire state of West Virginia in the wake of powerful storms Friday, that left 500,000 people without power in at least 27 counties.
The statewide emergency declaration will allow all government resources to be devoted immediately to helping those in need and restoring power as soon as possible.
"With temperatures near 100 degrees expected this weekend, it's critical that we get people's power back on as soon as possible. We are committing 100% of our state's resources for as long as we need to get this cleaned up"
West Virginians without power should stay as cool as possible and drink plenty of water. Elderly and others susceptible to extreme heat should consider moving to an air conditioned location or seeking help if they feel their health it threatened.
All West Virginians are urged to check in on friends and neighbors who may need assistance, and call 911 in the event of emergency.
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