Fire Damages Three Vehicles Parked at Portsmouth, NH, Hotel

A fire that damaged three vehicles early Tuesday morning is under investigation by Portsmouth Police.

The fire was in a vehicle parked at the Portsmouth Sheraton parking lot between Russell Street and Vaughan Street, and called in at around 12:45 a.m., according to Portsmouth Police Capt. Dave Keaveny. The fire spread to two adjacent vehicles by the time firefighters arrived.

Two of the vehicles had to be towed away after the flames were extinguished.

The fire, considered suspicious, is under investigation by Portsmouth Police, the Portsmouth Fire Department, and the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Any witnesses to the fire or who may know something about it is asked to call Portsmouth Police at 603-610-7538 or Seacoast Crime Stoppers at 603- 431-1199.

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