Benwood Fire Department takes on truck fire, still has time to support community on eventful Father’s Day

BENWOOD, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Benwood Fire Department experienced an eventful Father’s Day on Sunday after battling a truck fire during the morning and still having time to show community support at a Marshall County event this afternoon.

According to the BFD , Engine 1301 and Command 1307 were dispatched to the 1400 block of Marshall Street at 10:37 a.m. for a fully engulfed vehicle fire.

With the assistance of the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department, crews were able to contain the blaze within 15 minutes of arriving on the scene.

Officials say there were no injuries, and the cause of the fire is unknown.

After extinguishing the fire, the BFD says crews returned to the station to get ready for a community event in Moundsville.

Officials say they were invited by the Marshall County Caring Tree to attend and show off equipment/trucks at the Moundsville Community Day.

Members say Rescue 1303, Utility 1306, and Command 1307 are now on display at Riverfront Park in Moundsville until 9 p.m. on Sunday night.

There is also a car show, bands, food trucks and many more.

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