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Tires Continue to Smolder in Summersville

Black smoke continues to be seen over West Virginia Tire Disposal in Summersville. Firefighters have been pulling burning tires out of the ground and putting them in a moat full of water to help battle the blaze, which broke out last weekend. Nicholas County Emergency Services Director John McGinnis told WCHS TV that more than a million tires are smoldering, but the flames have been contained to a 100×100 ft. area. The EPA, DEP and Homeland Security have been on scene assessing the environmental impact. The state fire marshal is there as well, but has not determined a cause. The fire could continue to burn through the week.

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