Henrico apartment building fire ruled accidental

HENRICO, Va. (AP) — An apartment building fire in Henrico County that displaced more than two dozen people has been ruled as accidental.

Media outlets report that the Henrico fire marshal’s office determined that a faulty electrical fixture caused the fire.

The fire occurred Friday night in one the building’s 11 apartments. No injuries were reported.

The building’s residents include 22 adults and four children.

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