Fire & EMS
Bullet from the air pierces Chesterfield family's home
A bullet fired into the air pierced a Chesterfield County home off Simmons Branch Court on August 29, entering the master bedroom where the resident's daughter was sleeping, prompting investigators to seek information from the public.
Bullet fired into air crashes through Chesterfield home
A Chesterfield County family escaped injury after a bullet fired into the air crashed through their home's roof.
Crews battle garage fire in Chesterfield County
Chesterfield Fire and EMS contained a garage fire on Stockleigh Drive on Saturday afternoon with no injuries reported.
Several Homes Evacuated in Midlothian for Ruptured Gas Line
A ruptured gas line prompted the evacuation of several homes in Chesterfield's Midlothian area.
Judge Dismisses All Charges in Shamrock Pub Shooting Case
A Chesterfield County judge dismissed all charges against a man accused of shooting inside Shamrock Pub after finding his right to a speedy trial was violated.
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.
Benedictine QB Found Guilty of DWI in Fire Station Crash
A 19-year-old Benedictine student was found guilty of driving while intoxicated after intentionally crashing a stolen vehicle into a Chesterfield fire station and will serve no jail time.
Person killed in head-on crash on West Providence Road
A 57-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash on West Providence Road in North Chesterfield Wednesday morning when his Chevrolet Equinox crossed into oncoming traffic.
Lightning strikes spark three structure fires in Chesterfield
Lightning strikes sparked three structure fires in Chesterfield County during severe thunderstorms on August 16, 2026.
Lightning sparks 6+ fires across Chesterfield County
A severe thunderstorm that swept through Chesterfield County overnight Sunday into Monday, August 17-18, sparked at least six lightning-caused fires and closed roads due to high water, prompting emergency crews to respond to 112 calls, most of them storm-related.
Fire crews respond to vehicle fire in Chesterfield
Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire on Hull Street Road in Chesterfield County on Sunday morning with no injuries reported.
House fire displaces person and dog in Chesterfield
A one-story home on Marobrith Drive was damaged by fire Saturday morning, displacing one resident and their dog.
Route 150 South Closed After Tractor-Trailer Crash
A tractor-trailer jackknifed on Route 150 south near Powhite Parkway Wednesday night, closing all southbound lanes and injuring the driver, who was charged with reckless driving.
Chesterfield Resident Injured in Kitchen Fire
A kitchen fire on Otterdale Road on Tuesday evening sent one Chesterfield resident to receive treatment for smoke inhalation.
Chesterfield Man Survives After Powerlines Wrap Crashed Jeep
Keith Adcock, a Chesterfield resident, was trapped in his Jeep for an hour after live power lines fell across the vehicle when another car hit a utility pole near Courthouse Road; he was safely extracted after Dominion Energy deenergized the lines.
Chesterfield Events This Week: Night Out and Community Activities
Chesterfield County residents can connect with neighbors and emergency services at National Night Out on Tuesday, visit the weekly Farmers Market on Wednesday, and participate in a shred and e-cycling event Saturday at Clover Hill High School.
Apartment Fire Damages Four Units, Injures One, Displaces Resident
One person injured and another displaced after a fire damaged four apartments in the 13300 block of Enclave Drive on Saturday morning.
Nuclear Fusion Plant Planned for Chesterfield County
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an MIT-born startup, secured $1 billion in capital on July 30, 2026, to advance development of what could be the world's first commercial nuclear fusion power plant in Chesterfield County, with operations targeted for the early 2030s.
Former School Dean Sues County Board Over Firing After Kirk Comments
Former Clover Hill High School Dean of Students Alana Hartman-Hall sued the Chesterfield County School Board on July 27, 2026, claiming her October 2025 termination violated her First Amendment rights after she posted comments on Facebook about Charlie Kirk's death.
County Summer Interns Featured on Chesterfield Behind the Mic
Chesterfield County summer interns Julianna Howe and Mark Perkins discuss their internship experiences in a new episode of the county's "Chesterfield Behind the Mic" podcast.
Chesterfield emergency services deploy drone program with privacy safeguards
Chesterfield County police launched a Drone First Responders program on July 27, 2026, deploying unmanned aircraft to high-priority emergency calls with explicit privacy safeguards including human pilots, no AI control, public video release within seven days, and automatic 21-day video deletion.
Townhouse Fire Displaces Family of Three in Chesterfield
A townhouse fire at Broadwater Way in Chesterfield displaced an adult and two children with no reported injuries on July 26.
Child hospitalized after boat capsizes at Pocahontas State Park
A child was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a boat capsized on Swift Creek Lake at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County, marking the first such incident at the park this season.
Two drown in private pond in Chesterfield County
A 12-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman drowned in a private pond on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on July 26, 2026, when the child struggled in the water and the woman attempted a rescue.
Motorcycle driver killed in Route 1 crash
A motorcycle driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 near Route 288 on Saturday evening, forcing authorities to close the highway for 4 to 6 hours.
Lightning Strike Ignites Garage Fire in Chesterfield
Lightning struck a residential garage in Chesterfield early Wednesday morning, igniting a fire that was extinguished within 15 minutes with no injuries reported.
What Chesterfield Homeowners Need to Know After Lightning Strikes
After multiple lightning-caused fires in July 2026, Chesterfield fire officials urge homeowners to call 911 immediately if struck and hire an electrician to inspect for hidden damage.
Detached truck tire triggers crashes on I-95
A detached truck tire sparked a chain-reaction accident on Interstate 95 in Chesterfield County on Monday morning, triggering four separate crashes and injuring one person.
Lightning Strike Blamed for Chesterfield House Fire
A lightning strike sparked a house fire in the Country Manor Court area of Chesterfield on Saturday, displacing one resident with no injuries reported.
Baby Born in Parking Lot Reunites With Chesterfield First Responders
Kate McCoy gave birth to her son at just 25 weeks in a parking lot with help from Chesterfield firefighters, and after 132 days in the NICU, the family reunited with the first responders who delivered him.
Chesterfield Fire and EMS launches prehospital blood transfusion program
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS launched a prehospital whole blood transfusion program in July 2023 that delivers advanced trauma care at emergency scenes before patients reach hospitals.
Matoaca Woman Dies in Wrong-Way Crash on I-295
A 23-year-old South Chesterfield woman died early Thursday when her Hyundai collided head-on with a tractor-trailer while traveling the wrong way on Interstate 295 in Henrico County.
Chesterfield House Fire Underscores Dangers of Improper Cigarette Disposal
A house fire on Providence Creek Road in March 2026 caused by a discarded cigarette displaced five residents and prompted Chesterfield fire officials to reinforce warnings about proper smoking safety.
Teenager Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Chesterfield Business
A teenager was hospitalized Wednesday evening after a car crashed into a convenience store on Robious Road in Chesterfield County.
House Fire Displaces 4 Adults on Brandywine Avenue
A house fire on Thursday evening displaced four adults from a home on the 10000 block of Brandywine Avenue in Chesterfield, with no injuries reported.
Three firefighters, civilian hospitalized after crash involving Chesterfield medic unit
Four people, including three firefighters from a Chesterfield County Fire and EMS ambulance, were hospitalized after a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with the ambulance Wednesday afternoon on Whitepine Road.
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Lightning struck a two-story home on Okuma Drive in Chesterfield County on July 6, 2026, igniting an attic fire that firefighters extinguished in about 20 minutes with no injuries reported.
Chesterfield Reaffirms Top Quad-AAA Bond Rating
Chesterfield County reaffirmed its Quad-AAA bond rating from all four major rating agencies, positioning it to borrow at the lowest interest rates for capital projects like schools and infrastructure.
Chesterfield firefighter hospitalized battling commercial fire
A Chesterfield County firefighter was hospitalized for heat exhaustion while battling a commercial fire on Reymet Road during extreme heat on July 3.
Chesterfield Honors Firefighter Recruit at Fifth Ty Day
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS held the fifth annual Ty Day on June 27 to honor firefighter recruit TyVaughn Eldridge, who died in 2021.
13 Years Unsolved: Chesterfield Seeks Tips in 2013 Shooting
A 7-year-old boy killed by random gunfire during Fourth of July fireworks in 2013 remains unsolved after 13 years, and Chesterfield County police are asking the public for leads.
Vehicle Fire Damages House in Chesterfield County
A vehicle fire at a Chesterfield County home caused exterior damage but was contained before spreading to the structure.
Person Treated for Injuries in Chesterfield House Fire
One person was treated for injuries after a house fire Sunday morning on Silver Mist Avenue in Chesterfield County.
Couple Displaced After House Fire in Chesterfield
A couple escaped safely after a house fire at their home on Millers Run Road in Chesterfield County on Saturday evening, June 27, with both residents being displaced but uninjured.
Teen hurt in March Chester shooting incident
A teenager was injured by gunfire on Cosmic Road in Chester on March 15, 2026, and police are investigating the incident.
Random gunfire strikes Chesterfield home, injures teenager
Random gunfire struck a Chesterfield County home Thursday evening, injuring a 14-year-old resident through a bedroom window; police are investigating.
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.
Supervisor Hylton Discusses 2026 County Priorities, Dale District Projects
Interim Dale District Supervisor Dr. LeQuan Hylton discusses the county's 2026 priorities, emphasizing education investment, infrastructure development, and public safety in the context of major school construction projects underway in his district.
Restaurant fire in Chesterfield contained, no injuries reported
Chesterfield County firefighters contained a cooking-related grease fire at Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant on Hull Street Road in less than 20 minutes with no injuries reported.
Driver Seriously Injured in Crash on Route 288
A driver was seriously injured when their vehicle overturned on Route 288 north of Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County on June 11.
Fire Displaces 11 People in Chesterfield Townhouses
A fire at a Chesterfield County townhouse complex on June 9 displaced 11 residents across two units, with no injuries reported.
3 hospitalized in Chesterfield shopping center crash
A vehicle crashed into a shopping center on Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County on June 8, injuring three people.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Chesterfield Kills One
A passenger in a Honda sedan died Friday night in Chesterfield County after the car collided with a Dodge Ram turning onto Watchrun Drive at the 6400 block of Hopkins Road.
Dump truck overturned, hazmat crew responds
A dump truck overturned on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on June 5, 2026, prompting hazmat crews to respond to a fuel leak.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Route 288 crash
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route 288 North near Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County on June 2, 2026.
Firefighters Battle Van and Brush Fire on Powhite Parkway
Chesterfield firefighters extinguished a van fire that spread to brush along Powhite Parkway near Courthouse Road on Wednesday, with no injuries reported.
Icy Conditions Trigger Wave of Fall-Related Emergency Calls
Chesterfield County emergency responders handled over 60 fall-related calls during an icy weather event in late January 2026, highlighting winter hazards for residents.