Crime & Safety

Portsmouth Fire Crews Working Active Hazmat Situation

Fire officials say there is no immediate threat to the public, but ask people to avoid the area until the situation is mitigated.

Portsmouth fire crews and mutual aid partners are working a hazmat situation at the Carnegie high-rise at 1 Tower Drive, fire officials said Friday.
Portsmouth fire crews and mutual aid partners are working a hazmat situation at the Carnegie high-rise at 1 Tower Drive, fire officials said Friday. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

PORTSMOUTH, RI — Portsmouth fire crews and mutual aid partners are working a hazmat situation at the Carnegie high-rise at 1 Tower Drive, fire officials said Friday.

Fire officials said there is no immediate threat to the public, but asked people to avoid the area until the situation is mitigated.

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