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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.
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.
Lightning believed to have sparked a house fire in Chesterfield County, Virginia - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform
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.
Flash Flooding Hits Chesterfield After Heavy Rains
Heavy rain from severe thunderstorms on June 28 caused flash flooding across Chesterfield County, affecting neighborhoods and roadways through the evening.
Storm-damaged trees crash through North Chesterfield roofs
A fast-moving severe storm brought down trees that crashed through the roofs of residential homes in North Chesterfield on June 14-15, causing significant structural damage with no reported injuries.