Portsmouth Police and Firefighters were called to Walnut Street just after 7 a.m. Friday for reports of a structure fire. Fire crews quickly responded, while dispatch also notified AEP and Columbia Gas to shut off utilities. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called in to investigate, and the Red Cross was brought on scene to assist displaced residents. Witnesses at the […]
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