Amelia Bulletin Monitor

12/30/2025

A message from Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home and Florist.

12/30/2025

***BREAKING NEWS***

The Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home and Florist caught on fire at approximately 10:45 a.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 30). Firefighters and equipment from Powhatan and Chesterfield counties are assisting Amelia County Volunteer firefighters. More information will be updated as it becomes available.

12/30/2025

Further updates will be made as they become available.

Amelia, Va *Working Structure Fire* 16400 Amelia Ave. Fire crews are on scene of a reported working fire at a funeral home. Fire is showing, with reports of a propane tank on fire as well. Multiple hose lines have been stretched as crews work to contain the blaze.

Chesterfield Fire and EMS is responding to the scene, with Powhatan Fire & Rescue also responding to assist.

The scene remains active, and units are expected to be on scene for an extended period as firefighters continue working to contain the fire.

UPDATE: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DW5jcm9ds/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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12/23/2025

🎥 Santa Cam Preview

One of the most popular features of NORAD Tracks Santa is the Santa Cam. Beginning on December 24, NORAD will release video clips from around the world showing Santa as he passes key locations. These clips are produced using a combination of animation, satellite-based positioning, and NORAD’s global tracking data.

Santa Cam videos are released throughout the day to help families follow Santa’s journey in a fun and educational way. They also support geography learning, since each clip highlights a unique region of the world.

Santa Cam releases begin the morning of December 24. Follow along at www.noradsanta.org/en/

12/23/2025

Here's a look at your holiday week forecast. Light precip is possible this morning with clearing skies and temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60F for most (Eastern Shore struggling to break 50F) today. Tomorrow will be drier, but with similar temperatures, maybe a few degrees warmer in the southern areas. There is a chance of rain on Christmas during the day and temperatures will remain similar to the previous days. A big cool down begins to show on Friday with temperatures in the lower 40s towards the north and lower 50s in SE VA/NE NC.

12/19/2025

Temperatures tonight will drop below freezing in the mid to upper 20s for most and lower 30s along the coast with clear night skies. The breezy winds will diminish overnight.

12/18/2025

A beneficial, soaking rain is still expected tonight into Friday morning as a strong cold front moves through the area. Widespread rain amounts of 0.50" to 1" are possible. Winds also increase with gusts of 25 to 35+ mph possible tonight through Friday.