Crime & Safety

Firefighters Battling Summit Road Blaze

House collapses in fire.

Firefighters are battling a significant fire on 2 Summit Road in Portsmouth that broke out shortly before 4 p.m. Saturday.

The house reportedly collapsed.

Reports indicate that there were no injuries and firefighters are dealing with overhead power lines.

The 2,366 square foot, two-story single family home was built in 1948, according to town records.

This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

Photo courtesy Tom Jackson via Twitter


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