UPDATE: Downtown Richmond Fire Ruled Accidental

Firefighters said that a fire on July 8th in an historic section of downtown Richmond was an accident.

It happened behind the MexiHollywood Restaurant.

Investigators said the fire was probably caused by a charcoal ember from a grill or a discarded cigarette on a second floor wooden patio deck.

A couple was trapped during the fire.

Investigators said they called 911 and were rescued by firefighters.

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