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Richmond man allegedly sets family house on fire, killing his father, young niece and nephew
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points A 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, along with their 47-year-old grandfather, lost their lives. A tragic incident has resulted in the deaths of three family members.
A tragic incident has resulted in the deaths of three family members. A 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, along with their 47-year-old grandfather, lost their lives. According to authorities, a suspect allegedly set his own house on fire while his family was inside. This incident occurred late on a Tuesday night.
The suspect is reportedly from Richmond. Further details about the incident are available from the source. The investigation is likely ongoing, but no additional information is provided here.
More information can be found through the original report.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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