House fire displaces person and dog in Chesterfield
TL;DR: A one-story home on Marobrith Drive was damaged by fire Saturday morning, displacing one resident and their dog.
Quick facts
- Who: One adult resident and one dog
- What: House fire at 3000 block of Marobrith Drive
- When: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, approximately 6:36 a.m.
- Where: 3000 block of Marobrith Drive off Happy Hill Road, Chesterfield County
The story
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS crews responded to a house fire Saturday morning in the 3000 block of Marobrith Drive off Happy Hill Road. Firefighters arrived at approximately 6:36 a.m. and found fire coming from the roof of the one-story home. Crews brought the fire under control within 30 minutes.
No injuries were reported. The resident was not home when the fire broke out, though one adult and one dog were later displaced from the home. The American Red Cross is providing assistance to the displaced resident and pet. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
Why it matters: The fire displaced a resident and their pet from their home. The Red Cross assistance provides emergency shelter and support for those affected by the sudden loss of housing.
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Development timeline
- 2026-08-15House fire on Marobrith Drive: Fire reported at 3000 block of Marobrith Drive off Happy Hill Road at approximately 6:36 a.m. Fire coming from roof of one-story home. [source]
- 2026-08-15Fire brought under control: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS crews brought the fire under control within 30 minutes of arrival. [source]