RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A portion of West Broad Street was shut down on Friday night as the Richmond Fire Department worked to put out a 2-alarm fire. The fire has since upgraded to a 3-alarm fire.
A spokesperson for the fire department told 12 On Your Side crews responded to a five-story mixed-use building on West Broad Street near North Adams Street, which contains commercial space on the ground floor and residential units above.
“Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the building and began operations in the basement, which, along with the commercial space on the ground floor, is believed to be the area of origin,” said the spokesperson in an email to 12 On Your Side.
Smoke was also reported on the first and second floors…