Arson Fire Claims Four Lives in Richmond | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

A devastating house fire in Richmond claimed four lives—including a 33-year-old mother of two—after investigators determined it was intentionally set. The arson suspect, 32-year-old Sergio Rivera Vega, has been arrested and faces murder and arson charges. His own family, including his father and young nephew, perished in the blaze, while his sister, the mother, died from injuries days later. Compounding the tragedy, a second unrelated fire erupted just two doors down, prompting emergency crews to respond to both. Authorities are still piecing together the horrifying chain of events. Listen in…