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Historic home, 7 vehicles destroyed in Richmond County fire

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RICHMOND COUNTY, Va. — A historic, waterfront home and seven vehicles were destroyed in a fire at Suggetts Point on the Fourth of July.

Crews responded to the fire in the 2200 block of Suggetts Point Road around 3 a.m., according to the Richmond County Volunteer Fire Department.

When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames spreading from the cars to the home.

The vehicles and home are considered a total loss, officials said.

There were no injuries reported from the fire, as the occupants of the home followed directions from the 911 operator to evacuate.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

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A home and seven vehicles were destroyed in a fire in Richmond County on July 4, 2022.

Firefighters from Callao, Upper Lancaster, Kilmarnock, Tappahannock-Essex and Fairfield all assisted with putting out the flames. The Richmond County Rescue Squad, Richmond County Sheriff's Office and the Northern Neck Electric Co-Op also had crews at the scene.

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