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Goochland Launches Real-Time Emergency Response Dashboard

New interactive tool provides public access to fire, rescue, and emergency services data.

Birthday Fireworks Spark Henrico House Fire

Family of five displaced after blaze damages home and destroys car

All Lanes Blocked on I-64 East After Multi-Vehicle Crash

No injuries reported, but unclear when crash will be cleared

Water Restored After Unexpected Outage in Richmond Neighborhood

Repairs on a water main caused a prolonged loss of service for around 100 homes and a local school.

Crews Respond to RV Fire on Lynchburg Avenue

Firefighters contained the blaze in Brookneal, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

3 Adults Displaced After Suffolk Apartment Fire

No injuries reported as firefighters quickly contained the blaze.

Centreville Gas Leak Repaired, Residents Remain Evacuated

Washington Gas says it has found and fixed the source of the leak, but 19 homes are still under evacuation orders.

Fairfax Fire Department Honored with Top State Awards

Recognized for outstanding emergency response and innovative health programs

Fire Damages Willoughby Spit Condos in Norfolk

Crews respond to blaze at 521 W Ocean View Ave, all occupants evacuated safely

Army Corps joins Potomac River sewage spill response

Federal aid approved as D.C. works to repair 60-year-old pipe and mitigate environmental damage

Fire Damages Multi-Family Home on West Ocean View Avenue

Blaze displaces residents in Norfolk, Virginia neighborhood

Danville Boil Water Advisory Lifted After Repairs

Most customers have had service restored after crews worked to fix the issue.

Homes Evacuated After Centreville House Explosion

NTSB and fire crews test for gas leaks, 35 homes still evacuated

Fire Contained at Williamsburg Shopping Center

No injuries reported after firefighters respond to blaze at Patriot Plaza

Boil Water Advisory Extended for Danville

Crews continue working to restore water service as raw water conditions improve.

Garage Fire Contained in Virginia Beach's Pungo Neighborhood

No injuries reported after crews extinguish blaze caused by wood stove

Explosion Destroys Centreville Home, Dozens Evacuated

Federal investigators probing cause of blast that injured two and forced nearby residents from their homes

8 Displaced After Norfolk House Fire

Disabled resident rescued through window in Sedgefield Drive blaze

Fire in Sterling Home Sends One to Hospital

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue responds to blaze on Broad Run Drive

Centreville Residents Briefed on Gas Leak After Home Explosion

Officials say natural gas levels decreasing as pipelines are shut off, but evacuation zone could expand.