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Cat dies in Northside condo fire

No one was injured in a condominium fire this morning in the 1500 block of Front Royal Drive, just off East Parham Road near its intersection with Brook Road, but the fire caused the death of a cat inside the residence.

Henrico firefighters responded to the unit at about 9 a.m. today after receiving several 911 calls indicating smoke coming from the building. Fire crews arrived within minutes to find heavy fire visible from the front side of the unit. No occupants were home at the time of the fire.

Units under and adjacent to the fire unit were evacuated while crews fought the blaze. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about 20 minutes.

Four units were evacuated during the fire as the result of smoke and high carbon monoxide levels in the units. Occupants were let back in after those levels dissipated.

The occupant of the condo that burned will be displaced as the result of the fire damage, fire officials said, while the occupant of the unit below will be displaced as the result of water damage.

Fire investigators from Henrico County are on scene conducting an origin and cause investigation.


Community

Weekend Top 10

Shrimp, barbecue and ice cream definitely go together this weekend in Henrico! The kids might even enjoy a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Other fun events for the family are Imagination Richmond and May Play Day. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.

Indian flair

Children perform during the India Spring Fest, held April 27-28 at the Hindu Center in Glen Allen. The event featured traditional Indian food, shopping and entertainment for children and adults. > Read more.

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Spirited Art Richmond held a painting class May 5 for Hanover Habitat for Humanity families to paint their own artwork as a final touch for their new homes. Among first-time homeowners painting The Klimt Circle tree (which doubles as a ‘family tree’) were (left to right) Janet Payne, Gwen Stockman of Hanover Habitat and Payne’s daughter, Ashley Payne. Spirited Art is located in Short Pump at West Broad Village. > Read more.

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Restaurant watch

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

Wine, for the win

Popular Short Pump spot offers upscale comfort, flavors
The Wine Loft opened in West Broad Village in January 2010, offering a full bar with wine, beer, spirits and a kitchen with tapas-style snacks. It offers a seasonal patio area along Whittall Way. Its walk-in wine “humidor” in plain view from the bar offers more than 85 wines by the glass ($6-$65) and about 250 by the bottle ($28 and up), with some emphasis on Italian wines. Culinary trained chefs plus partnership with Culinard (Culinary program of Virginia College). > Read more.

Restaurant watch

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

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