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Portsmouth fire crews respond to fire at Brown’s Automotive

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Fire crews worked to put out a large commercial fire at 1015 Queen Street, in Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Fire crews worked to put out a large commercial fire at a Brown's Automotive shop, according to the Portsmouth Fire Department.

The shop was repairing a vehicle with a leaky tank.  As it was being taken up a lift, the tank caught fire and the flames eventually spread.

No injuries have been reported at this time, and the ignition source is still unknown.

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