One dead, one injured after massive fire on Court St. in Portsmouth, fire crews say

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — One person is dead and another person is injured after a large fire at a home on Court Street Tuesday morning, Portsmouth fire officials said.

According to officials, crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Court Street just before 6 a.m. for a fire with occupants possibly still inside. That’s in the Olde Towne Historic District.

Upon arrival to the scene, crews saw flames and heavy smoke coming from a two-story house. Officials said 12 fire units, medical personnel and police responded to the scene…

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