26-02-2025
Portsmouth fire official discusses large warehouse fire
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – 10 On Your Side Keagan Hughes spoke live with Joseph Teartt from the Portsmouth Fire Rescue & ES.
Portsmouth Fire and Rescue was at the scene of a large fire on Duke Street Wednesday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., they received a call for a commercial structure fire to find the building up in flames.10 On Your Side's Keagan Hughes was at the scene in the 900 block of Duke Street, where a large fire could be seen at a warehouse. Photos from the scene show heavy smoke and flames coming from a building labeled 'Windows of the World.'
While at the scene, multiple transformers on nearby power lines were blown, with over four pops heard in the area. A nearby lab, the Metropolitan Solutions, told WAVY that they now have to shut down for the rest of the day.
Fire crews in the area are asking people to stay away from the building to keep safe.
Multiple WAVY viewers reported seeing the billowing smoke from the interstate.
No additional information on the incident has been released at this time. Stay with us on air and online for updates throughout the day.
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