FEMA on the ground in Fairmont process disaster relief applications

WKMZ NewsBy WKMZ StaffAugust 12, 2025

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance is flowing in Fairmont following torrential Father’s Day weekend rains and flash flooding. Travis Blosser City Manager Travis Blosser said residents should prepare themselves for the process. In a word, Blosser said it’s all about your documentation, and the more you have, the smoother the process will…

One confirmed dead in weekend fire in Harrison County

WKMZ NewsBy WKMZ StaffAugust 12, 2025

MOUNT CLARE, W.Va. — State officials have confirmed the Mount Clare fire Saturday did involve a fatality. The State Fire Marshal provided the information and said additional information will be released later in the week. The fire was reported Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. on Jerome Avenue. The West Virginia Medical Examiner was also called to…