2-year-old girl dies after suspected Richmond arson, bringing death toll to 3
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Times Bay AreaPublished August 21, 2026Updated August 21, 2026English
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A 2-year-old girl who was critically injured in a Richmond house fire allegedly set by her uncle has died, police said Thursday. Suspect Sergio Rivera-Vega was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze Tuesday night at the home located along the 200 block of 15th Street, according to police. The fire killed Rivera-Vega’s 47-year-old father and 5-year-old nephew and left his 33-year-old sis
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