Emily Biles

News Producer at WTAP-TV (Parkersburg, WV)

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Crews respond to fire at Kemper Street Apartments

Mar 4, 2024 | wtap.com | Emily Biles

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Shortly before 8 a.m. this morning, crews responded to reports of black smoke coming from an apartment on Kemper Street. Parkersburg Police and Fire Departments both responded, as well as St. Joseph Ambulance Service. Not much is known about the cause of this fire. We will update you as we learn more. Copyright 2024 WTAP. All rights reserved.
“March Madness” is March’s theme for First Friday!

Mar 1, 2024 | wtap.com | Emily Biles

MARIETTA, OH (WTAP) - March is here, which means it’s time again for Marietta Main Street’s First Friday!This month’s theme is “March Madness,” but it has more to do with the community working together than it does basketball. First Friday runs from 5:00-9:00 PM in Downtown Marietta.
Belpre Departments Respond to Route 7 Crash

Feb 1, 2024 | wtap.com | Emily Biles

BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Shortly before 7 a.m. this morning, a vehicle struck a deer and was then hit by another vehicle. The crash happened on Ohio Route 7 between Farson Street and Braun Road. Three people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Belpre Volunteer Fire Department, Belpre Police Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol all responded to the scene. Copyright 2024 WTAP. All rights reserved.
Departments Respond to Structure Fire in Blennerhassett

Jan 30, 2024 | wtap.com | Emily Biles

BLENNERHASSETT, W.Va. (WTAP) - Between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m. today, a fire was reported on McCoy Lane off DuPont Road in Blennerhassett, West Virginia. No injuries have been reported. Blennerhassett, Washington Bottom, Lubeck and Belpre Fire Departments all responded. St. Joseph Ambulance Service also responded. Copyright 2024 WTAP. All rights reserved.
Fire at Abandoned House on 13th Street

Jan 29, 2024 | wtap.com | Emily Biles

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Shortly before 7 this morning, Parkersburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 1100 block of 13th Street. The structure was an abandoned house. All utilities had been shut off. A power line was knocked down onto the fence of the house but was resolved within 15 minutes. No injuries have been reported. The fire is currently under investigation. Parkersburg Fire Department, Parkersburg Police Department and WVU Medicine Ambulance Services all responded.
Home Evacuated After Fire on 15th Street

Dec 7, 2023 | wtap.com | Emily Biles

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Shortly after 3:30 this morning, Parkersburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire on 15th Street in Parkersburg. No injuries have been reported. Parkersburg Fire Department had the fire contained within 10 minutes of their arrival, but were still investigating as of 4:00 a.m.The residence sustained damage to the rear and smoke throughout. Parkersburg Police Department and St. Joseph Ambulance Services also responded to the call. Copyright 2023 WTAP.
Three vehicle crash closes one lane of Emerson Ave.

Oct 23, 2023 | wtap.com | Emily Biles

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - There was a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Emerson Avenue and Valley Mills Road this morning around 7 a.m.Waverly Volunteer Fire Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Office and Westfall Towing responded and are cleaning up the scene of the crash. WTAP will update as details become available. Copyright 2023 WTAP. All rights reserved.
Fatal Two-Car Crash on WV 68

Sep 14, 2023 | wtap.com | Emily Biles

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - There was a fatal head-on collision at mile marker 5 on WV Route 68 shortly before 7 a.m. this morning. A silver Hyundai Tuscon went left of center across a double yellow and hit an orange Kia Soul. There were three injuries and one fatality. No identities are known yet. The road was down to one-lane traffic for over an hour but is now open and clear. Copyright 2023 WTAP. All rights reserved.
Tree Down on Plum Street

Jul 18, 2023 | wtap.com | Emily Biles |Alexa Griffey

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A large tree limb is blocking the roadway at the 2100 block of Plum Street, according to Wood County 911 Dispatch. Officials say the limb brought down both cable and power lines. Crews are on the scene, but they are waiting for the power company to arrive. The estimated clear time of this is anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. As of 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, the road is still blocked. Copyright 2023 WTAP. All rights reserved.