PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Two police officers were injured Sunday after authorities say a man set his house on fire during a domestic dispute.

Portsmouth police said officers were called to the 4500 block of Carolina Avenue around 2:45 p.m. for reports of a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they first spoke with an adult woman at the scene.

Police said officers then smelled gas and smoke inside the home and discovered a man setting the house on fire.

As officers attempted to pull him from the flames, the man resisted and fought them, police said. Both officers were injured during the struggle and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The man was taken into custody. Police said charges are pending.

Authorities did not immediately provide details about the officers' conditions.

See Full Page