RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A 10-year-old boy and a 70-year-old woman were found dead after a house fire in Church Hill Saturday morning.

On Dec. 13, just before 9 a.m., Richmond Fire Department crews responded to the 1100 block of North 22nd Street following reports of a residential structure fire.

Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire conditions and immediately began fire suppression and search-and-rescue operations.

Shortly after crews arrived on scene, a partial structural collapse occurred.

A 70-year-old woman was found on the first floor and pronounced dead at the scene.

A second victim, a 10-year-old boy, was later located on the second floor and also pronounced dead.

A third occupant, a 56-year-old man, was transported to VCU Medical Center. The extent of his injuries is not availa

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