Dryer Blamed for Richmond House Fire, Family of 7 Displaced

Two parents and five children were displaced by a structure fire this morning in Richmond that severely damaged their single-family home, a fire captain said. At 11:09 a.m., Richmond and El Cerrito firefighters responded to a residential structure fire in the 400 block of 30th Street, Richmond fire Capt. Rico Rincon said.

Once on the scene they found smoke and flames showing from the exterior of the building, he said. Residents told firefighters the blaze started near a dryer at the back of the home, and that information was later confirmed by investigators. The blaze was under control at 11:36 a.m., Rincon said.

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No injuries were reported. All seven residents were already outside when firefighters arrived, Rincon said, and there were no victims located during a subsequent search of the home.

The American Red Cross also responded to this morning’s fire, helping the displaced residence find a place to stay.

By Bay City News

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