air quality
PHOTO · FIRE & EMS
Fire & EMS
Brush Fire in Matoaca Area Flares Up, Creates Smoke
A brush fire that ignited on Church Road in Chesterfield County's Matoaca area over the weekend flared up again Tuesday, continuing to generate smoke in the region as crews work to contain it.
PHOTO · COMMUNITY
Community
Air Quality Alert Issued for Richmond Area Through Friday
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for the Richmond metro area through Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, prompting residents to limit outdoor activities.