7 homes damaged in Upper Lawrenceville fire

PITTSBURGH — Heavy smoke was seen coming from a fire in Pittsburgh’s Upper Lawrenceville neighborhood.

The fire happened in the 5200 block of Wickliff Street around 5:30 p.m.

When firefighters arrived, flames were coming from two homes, but they were able to put the fire out in just over an hour.

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Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said a total of seven homes sustained damages.

The Salvation Army is assisting displaced residents.

There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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