Crime & Safety

Portsmouth Firefighters Rescue Elderly Woman

The woman was treated for smoke inhalation and is expected to be fine.

PORTSMOUTH, RI — Firefighters rescued an elderly woman trapped on the second floor of the home at 98 Hargraves Drive on Wednesday. She was taken to Newport Hospital.Another person also suffered minor injuries.

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