PORTSMOUTH, Va. — An adult and four children are out of their home after a fire broke out.
City of Portsmouth Around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, fire crews found a single-story home in the 100 block of Dale Dr. with smoke coming from the windows, according to Portsmouth Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services.
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Fire officials say about 32 people from Fire-Rescue responded to the fire. The fire was extinguished about half an hour after crews arrived, according to officials.
Officials say a dryer inside the home is what caused the fire.
The Red Cross is helping the family, and no injuries were reported.
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