Friday, May 24 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:33:24 GMT
Smith Street between Morris and Ruffner Avenue is closed after a crash sent the utility pole down. The immediate area is blocked as a result.Emergency crews responded to the crash after a man driving
Driver flees crash scene after crash knocks down utility pole in Charleston
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
City of Charleston officials report that crews are discovering several unlicensed contractors who may be taking advantage of the storm aftermath that has downed trees and power lines.
"Legitimate contractors will be licensed with both the State of West Virginia and the City of Charleston. They also should have a plan for disposing of the debris from the properties where they are working and be able to present a certificate of insurance to cover their work on private property," said Rod Blackstone with the City of Charleston in a news release.
"Unfortunately there may be others who are in town, skirting the rules and taking advantage of property owners who are feeling vulnerable right now," Blackstone said.
Severe storms on June 29 and July 8 affected thousands of trees in Charleston and caused widespread power outages in multiple areas of the city. Charleston's Public Works Department has been working overtime to clear roads and help the power company in restoring electricity. Blackstone said he wants to remind residents that because of the heavy demands on Public Works teams, there may be some lengthy delays in clearing all debris.
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