Tree falls on power line sparking fire, causing power outages in Richmond

A local news story from Virginia, reported by WRIC Richmond.

Local News · Virginia · October 10, 2026

From WRIC Richmond

Dozens of people lost power after a tree fell on a power line, which sparked a fire in Richmond on Saturday evening.

Reported by WRIC Richmond, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at WRIC Richmond →

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