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Resident praises officer who extinguished small fire at Richmond Manor
Summary
A Richmond resident thanked an officer who reportedly extinguished a laundry‑area fire at Richmond Manor before the fire department arrived, saying the officer’s actions likely prevented a larger blaze in a building housing about 56 residents.
A Richmond resident told the City Council that an on‑duty police officer put out a small fire at Richmond Manor on March 18 before firefighters arrived, helping evacuate residents from a smoke‑filled apartment and likely preventing more serious damage.
“My name is Dean Roberts, and I’m representing 36901 Dallas Street,” the resident said during the council’s audience‑comment period. Roberts said he immediately went to Richmond Manor after a call and found police and fire personnel on scene. He identified the officer who first arrived as Officer Steve Rupkus and credited him with extinguishing the flames and assisting tenants.
Roberts said the…
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