50 people were forced from their apartment complex in Henrico County after a fire Sunday afternoon. Officials say it broke out at Grand Richmond Senior Apartment Community around 4p.m. WRIC reports that the four-story building had flames coming from the top floor and smoke filling the floors beneath. There were no injuries reported but at least 40 apartments had damage. The Red Cross is assisting residents.
It's work zone awareness week and VDOT is reminding drivers to use caution when they're driving in work zones. According to their data, there were 13 work zone crashes in 2023 across the Commonwealth. Several events are being held throughout the week including the annual ceremony at he VDOT workers memorial and a moment of silence to honor those who have been killed in work zones.