Fire Breaks Out at West Main Pizza; Possible $20K in Damages

Portsmouth firefighters responded quickly Sunday afternoon to a report of a fire at the popular eatery, West Main Pizza. 

The fire broke out just after 2 p.m. at the pizza restaurant, located at 1620 West Main Road. Firefighters received a 911 call about the blaze. 

Crews arrived to find a fire in the walls and bathroom ceiling area of the restaurant. 

The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes. Crews remained on the scene until 4 p.m.  

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but all indications currently indicate an electrical fire, according to Deputy Chief Michael O'Brien.

No injuries were reported.

The fire occurred at an inconvenient time for responders. Firefighters were deployed at the Beast of the East rugby tournament and at the Portsmouth 375th anniversary Kite Festival. 

"Crews commanded by Capt. Darryl Sieben, opened walls and pulled ceilings to extinguish the fire and prevent further damage," O'Brien said.

"Early estimates of the cost of damages are at $20,000."

West Main Pizza closed for the remainder of the day on Sunday. It is unknown when the business will reopen. 

Tiverton Fire Department covered the Portsmouth Fire Station during the response.