Portsmouth RI fire at Valhalla Drive in Island Park neighborhood

PORTSMOUTH — A family of four is OK, but their home suffered significant damage after a fire Monday night.

According to a social media post by the Portsmouth Fire Department, multiple 911 calls were received for a structure fire and possible explosion at 44 Valhalla Drive.

Portsmouth fire dispatched Car 2, Engine 3, Engine 2 and Ladder 1 to the incident, in addition to Portsmouth police.

Upon arrival at 5:15 p.m. firefighters encountered a working fire, with heavy blaze showing from the front of the home in the basement with definite extension into the first floor and attic.

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All occupants were accounted for on arrival. A second alarm was transmitted at 5:20 p.m., which brought in Tiverton Ladder 2, Newport Engine 1, Newport Ladder 1, Bristol ladder 1 and Middletown Rescue 3.

The fire was placed under control at 5:40 p.m. The fire significantly damaged a portion of the home. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Portsmouth Fire Marshal, Portsmouth police and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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One firefighter suffered a minor leg injury and was transported to Newport Hospital and released.

A Go Fund Me since has been started for the Peters family, who own the home. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than $17,000 of a $20,000 goal has been raised by 194 donors for Jason, Sadie, Logan and Violet.