🌱 Warehouse Fire At Interstate Business Park + Food Bank Distribution

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Fredericksburg Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 84 Low: 64.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 85 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Fredericksburg:

1. On Sunday night, Jun. 25, Stafford Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire in a two-story warehouse building in the 1300 block of Interstate Business Park, where smoke was observed coming from the front roof line and bay doors. Occupants of neighboring suites were able to evacuate safely, and firefighters worked for approximately an hour to bring the fire under control. The incident is currently being investigated by the Stafford County Fire Marshal's Office, with assistance from other fire departments. (Fredericksburg Today)
2. The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank has three more upcoming special distributions of free groceries, including fresh markets with an emphasis on produce and partnerships with Spotsylvania Parks Recreation. Distributions at Spotsylvania County parks will take place on Friday, Jun. 30. Fresh markets featuring fresh produce will be held on Wednesday, Jun. 28, and Friday, Jun. 30, at designated locations. (Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank via Facebook)
3. Spotsylvania County has become a target for data center projects, with five proposed projects that could result in over 6.6 million square feet of warehouse space. As the county seeks to attract developers, efforts are being made to address issues related to data centers, such as noise and water and electricity usage. County officials have hosted community meetings to discuss plans and concerns, aiming to ensure that data centers have minimal impact on residents and function as good neighbors. (Fredericksburg.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Fredericksburg:

Tuesday, June 27

• Teen Game Night At Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg Branch (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 28

• Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat At Riverside Center For The Performing Arts (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for Fourth of July plans? Visit the link to find a complete list of fireworks shows, events, and activities in the Fredericksburg area! (Fredericksburg Patch)
• On the Fourth of July, the 600-900 blocks of Sophia Street, 100 block of Hanover Street, and 100 block of Charlotte Street in downtown Fredericksburg will be closed from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a special event. Please plan accordingly. You can view road closure details here. (City of Fredericksburg, Virginia Government)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Fredericksburg area! Get all the property details at the link. (Fredericksburg Patch)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.