Transformer fire causes power loss at, around Century II

The fire caused catastrophic damage to a transformer, causing a brief power loss at Century II and in the surrounding area. The Wichita Fire Department says the Hyatt Regency and roughly 1,000 people ... Read More

Explosion in manhole being investigated as possible blown transformer, fire officials say

Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to an explosion in a manhole cover near the federal building in downtown Dallas on Tuesday afternoon. Officials said it was being investigated as a potential blown ... Read More

1 year after massive fire, Richmond community still feeling impacts as city looks to future of property

Richmond Mayor Ron Oler said the EPA removed more than 6,000 tons of debris from the property, and 850 tons of steel were saved, cleaned and recycled. Read More

Fire damages three homes in Newport News

Newport News Fire Department reported two house fires Saturday afternoon in the 700 block of Abraham Court. When crews arrived, they were met with heavy fire that spread to a neighboring home. A third ... Read More

Large fire engulfs Richmond apartment complex, damaging 3 units

Richmond Fire Department crews responded to the call at approximately 1:15 PM, extinguishing the flames within 20 minutes. The fire, which started in an upstairs unit, spread to damage a total of ... Read More

Fire in Richmond damages multiple apartments, officials say person possibly jumped from window

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An afternoon fire in a Richmond apartment complex has damaged multiple units, with fire officials reporting that someone may have potentially jumped from an upstairs ... Read More

Richmond township fire damages home

Mar. 26—RICHMOND — A two-story home was severely damaged early Monday morning when fire ripped through the structure, said Andover Fire Chief Matt Bush. He said the house was burning when ... Read More

Lawsuit over Richmond fire moves to federal court

RICHMOND, Ind. – A lawsuit over last year’s massive fire in Richmond will now move ... In Indiana, the state has a $5 million cap on damages for municipalities. By moving the lawsuit to ... Read More

Fire News

TFD was dispatched to the house fire on the 2000 block of Padlock Place around 2:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21. Early Sunday morning, Tallahassee Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire on ... Read More

Richmond Times Dispatch Job Fair - Job Seeker Pre-registration

Join us for our 2024 Job Fair on Thursday, April 11th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art Pre-register and upload your resume to maximize your chance at your dream job. Read More

House fire damages home in Allentown, cat rescued

There is significant damage to the home but no one was injured in the fire, Christopher said. A 69 News freelancer at the scene said a cat was rescued from the home. Scroll down for comments if ... Read More

Richmond township fire damages home

Mar. 26—RICHMOND — A two-story home was severely damaged early Monday morning when fire ripped through the structure, said Andover Fire Chief Matt Bush. He said the house was burning when firefighters ... Read More