emergency services
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.
Chesterfield County Fair Opens with Heat-Safety Measures
The Chesterfield County Fair, running through September 5, has implemented cooling resources including misting tents and shaded areas as temperatures remain high.
Police Investigate Swatting Calls at Multiple Chesterfield Homes
Chesterfield County police are investigating a series of swatting incidents that targeted three homes within six hours on June 24, 2026.
Suspected radiation exposure temporarily closes Chesterfield ER
A Chesterfield County emergency room was briefly closed Wednesday night after a patient arrived saying they may have been exposed to a radiological agent, prompting a HAZMAT response. Testing found no radiation and no threat to the public, and the ER resumed normal operations.
Chesterfield breaks ground on new fire station in Chester
Chesterfield County broke ground on a $12.3 million replacement Fire Station 1 in Chester to address the area's rapid growth and the aging 64-year-old original facility.
Chesterfield County Celebrates New Emergency Room
HCA Virginia opened a $16.4 million freestanding emergency room in Chesterfield County on June 10, 2026, marking the expansion of emergency medical services for the region's fast-growing population.