Richmond Fire-Rescue Extinguishes Apartment Garage Fire

Richmond Fire-Rescue crews⁢ spent approximately three hours extinguishing a fire that damaged three vehicles in an⁤ apartment building parking garage‍ on Saturday, January 27, 2026.

Firefighters⁣ responded to the scene at approximately ⁤4:12 PM. Upon arrival, they found multiple vehicles ablaze within the underground parking garage. Crews quickly worked to‌ contain⁢ the⁢ fire and prevent it from spreading to othre⁣ parts of the ⁤building or adjacent structures.

“The fire was⁣ challenging to extinguish due to the ⁤confined space and the presence of flammable materials within the‌ vehicles,” stated a Richmond Fire-Rescue spokesperson. “Our crews worked diligently to ensure the fire⁤ was fully extinguished and the scene was safe.”

The cause‌ of the fire is currently⁤ under investigation. Fire ​investigators are‌ on scene working to determine the origin and⁢ contributing factors. No injuries ‍were reported as an inevitable result of ‌the incident.

While the fire ⁣was contained to three vehicles, other parked cars in the garage sustained⁣ smoke and heat damage. Residents were temporarily‌ evacuated⁢ as a⁣ precaution, but were allowed to return to their units once the area ​was deemed safe.

Richmond Fire-Rescue reminds residents to‍ practice fire ⁤safety and ​to ensure⁢ that all⁣ vehicles are properly⁢ maintained. Richmond Fire-Rescue’s fire​ prevention ⁤page offers resources and data on fire safety.