Portsmouth man sets house on fire during dispute, 2 officers hurt: Police

Two police officers were injured Sunday after authorities say a man set his house on fire during a domestic dispute.

Portsmouth police said officers were called to the 4500 block of Carolina Avenue around 2:45 p.m. for reports of a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they first spoke with an adult woman at the scene.

Police said officers then smelled gas and smoke inside the home and discovered a man setting the house on fire…

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