Roofing materials catch fire on building in South Richmond

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By Shawn Maclauchlan - email

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) -

Richmond Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire at a building in South Richmond Friday morning.

The fire started around 9:55 a.m. at 3405 Commerce Road, near Ruffin Road. Crews responded to calls of a smoke plume in the air.

Workers were extinguishing the fire before firefighters arrived. It appears that some materials caught fire while roofing work was underway.

No one was injured in the fire. Crews continue to investigate to determine the cause.

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