Portsmouth fire crews battled fires in Thursday's extreme heat. Author: Angelo Vargas Updated: 6:57 PM EDT July 15, 2021
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Some families are out of their homes due to a morning fire in Portsmouth. The hot summer temperatures caused firefighters to work with extra caution. One firefighter was also sent to the hospital for heat exhaustion.
Portsmouth firefighters got the call for service at 9 a.m. on South Street near the Central Methodist Episcopal Church. Two homes are now condemned and the fire is being investigated as suspicious.
But, firefighters worked quickly and efficiently through the high temperatures. When Portsmouth firefighters are out battling flames under a scorching hot sun, they look for signs of dehydration.
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