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
If you're planning to spend Independence Day at a state park, check a West Virginia website first.
Ken Caplinger, head of the state parks system, said some are open, some are partially open and some are shut down.
For example, Cass Scenic Railroad, North Bend, Cacapon Resort, Cathedral, Prickett's Fort and Tomlinson Run are all open.
Parks that are closed include Hawks Nest, Babcock, Cedar Creek, Kanawha State Forest, and Watoga.
Caplinger said the June 29 and July 1 storms caused extensive damage in some parks, while others were unscathed.
Click here to get information about the status of West Virginia. Visitors can also get updates by calling 1-800-CALLWVA from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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