The girl’s death is the third in a fire police say was arson. Her mother remains in critical condition while the suspect awaits arraignment on homicide charges.
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Richmond man arrested at scene of fatal house fire was related to the four victims
The suspect’s father and his nephew died, making them the city’s sixth and seventh homicides of 2026. His sister and her daughter are in critical condition.
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Richmond eyes $120M bond to fix or replace aging fire stations
The city council on Tuesday also approved the police department’s annual military equipment report; rejected a proposed ethics commission; and delayed a labor standards ordinance.
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Richmond considers ballot measure to pay for fire station fixes and paramedics
Richmond is the only city in the county without paramedic-certified fire service. Polling says voters are open to paying for it — but aren’t enthusiastic.
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Richmond neighborhoods added to wildfire hazard map
May Valley and East Richmond Heights are now listed on the state wildfire hazard map while Point Richmond is no longer included.
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Fire along Richmond Greenway damages 6 homes, displaces 10 people
Investigators are still trying determine what caused the vegetation fire that ended up spreading into a residential area.
