Apartment Fire Forces Evacuations | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

A Chesterfield County apartment fire broke out Saturday morning, engulfing four units and forcing one resident to seek medical attention for smoke inhalation. Firefighters contained the blaze in under 25 minutes, but three other apartments suffered water damage from firefighting efforts. Officials believe the fire started from unattended cooking — a stark reminder to stay vigilant in the kitchen and keep smoke detectors working. Those displaced are being supported by management as they recover. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…