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One person dies in Portsmouth house fire

One person dies in Portsmouth house fire
Top Stories: Tuesday, December 31
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — One person is dead after a house fire in Portsmouth on Tuesday morning, according to crews.

The fire was reported on Kelly Street at approximately 8:51 a.m., and crews were on the scene by 8:55. The home was occupied by four residents, and one dog was rescued.

According to crews, the fire started in the bedroom, where they found a deceased male.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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