FIREFIGHTERS PUT
OUT FLAMES IN PORTSMOUTH CHURCH IN VIRGINIA
By Will Houp Published: January 17, 2015, 3:58 pm Updated:
January 17, 2015, 4:18 pm
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A fire in a Portsmouth church
leaves smoke damage throughout the building.
Around 1 p.m., firefighters got a call for a smell of
smoke at 2215 Chestnut Street. Crews had to force entry into the place of
worship and got the fire under control in about 15 minutes.
Chief Jim Hoffler said there was not a lot of serious
fire damage, but smoke damage was throughout the church.
The pastor was on scene, and investigators are working
to determine a cause.