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VCU Dormitory Fire

VCU Fire
“Who's making sure structures are built precisely to code?”
An article by Mark Holmberg for the Richmond Times Dispatch, May 5 2004, after the VCU Dormitory Fire

VCU site failed code inspection
“VCU site failed code inspection- Special Report: Firestorm”
An article by David Ress, Richmond Times-Dispatch Staff Writer, April 23, 2004

Covenant Woods

Cause of Covenant Woods Still Unknown
“Cause of Retirement Community Fire Still Unknown, Fire damage estimated at more than $14 million”
An article by Kelli Craig for the Mechanicsville Local, February 15 2006

Covenant Woods
“Fire: Sprinklers weren't on yet”
An article by Mark Bowes and Melodie N. Martin, Richmond Times-Dispatch Staff Writers, February 3, 2006

Other Fires

DC Condo Fire
“Fire Department Cites Lack of Fire-Resistant Materials in DC Area Condominium Fire”
Georgia Masonry Institute E-newsletter, August 2004

Richmond Bravest Battle Three Alarm Apartment Fire
“Richmond Bravest Battle Three Alarm Apartment Fire”
An article by Captain John Hinant of the Richmond Fire and Emergency Services regarding the Arbors Senior Apartments. 
From: Firehouse.com, the Web’s source for Fire, Rescue and EMS

Imperial Plaza Fire Mar 29 2006
“Fire kills 2 seniors - One more is critical after blaze at Imperial Plaza”
An article by Ray McAllister and Tammie Smith, Richmond Times-Dispatch Staff Writers, May 30, 2006

DAILY PRESS - Powhatan Plantation Fire - April 2006
“Portion of Resort Destroyed by Fire”
An article by the Associated Press regarding the Powhatan Plantation Fire, April 2, 2006