Three local residents were found deceased in their home after a fire in the 1000 block of West Lexington Street in Richmond. The home was completely destroyed in the blaze. The Richmond fire and police departments were dispatched to the Lexington Street home at about 4:28 a.m. Tuesday. Due to the nature of the incident, Richmond Police Department detectives and Ray County Sheriff’s Department deputies began an investigation after responding to the scene. “An initial search of the two rooms that were not severely burning resulted in no victims being found,” said Richmond Fire Chief Mark Sowder. “Once fire suppression activities reduced the fire to a level that the remainder of the structure could be searched, three victims would be found deceased.” “Officers quickly began working to confirm the location of individuals associated with the residence, while the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office was requested to assist in determining the cause of the fire,” explained Richmond Police…