Richmond, Va. — Firefighters from the Richmond Fire Department are on the scene of a fire at the Sonoco Product Company, located at 1850 Commerce Road. The incident, which was reported just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, has drawn a heavy presence of emergency responders.
When crews arrived at the scene, they observed heavy smoke billowing from the upper levels of the building. The fire department’s immediate priority was to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further throughout the facility.
According to a battalion chief at the scene, crews are expected to remain on-site throughout the night as they work to manage the situation. While the fire department continues to assess the situation, no injuries have been reported. A woman who was inside the building at the time of the fire was able to evacuate safely, authorities confirmed.
At this time, the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unclear. Fire officials have not released additional details regarding the source of the blaze or the impact on the building’s structure. However, authorities remain on the scene to ensure the fire is fully contained and to begin the investigation into what led to the incident.
The Sonoco Product Company is a well-known packaging facility, and the incident has raised concerns about the safety of workers in the area. Emergency response teams, including several fire trucks and rescue units, have been seen working at the facility throughout the night.
As of now, no further updates have been provided, but officials are expected to release more information as the investigation progresses. Local authorities are urging residents to avoid the area as crews continue to work at the scene.
8News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
