RICHMOND — Two people died in a pair of suspected arson fires in the city’s Central District on Tuesday night, authorities said.
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Few details were available early Wednesday, but police confirmed the fatalities following two fires that burned in the 200 block of 15th Street. Authorities said the first fire started about 8 p.m., and the second blaze began minutes later.
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Police and members of the Richmond Fire Department said they will address the situation at a noon press conference. Police were investigating a homicide aspect, and fire officials said the fires are suspected to be arson.
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No other information was available immediately.
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