Massive fire damages 6 homes in Norristown, Pa.

A massive fire damaged six homes in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

The two-alarm fire started shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday along the 700 block of Lafayette Street. 

The fire spread to six homes, leading to evacuations. Responding firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control. 

Currently, The Red Cross is supporting 17 people affected by this fire. The organization opened a center for the impacted residents at Hancock Fire Company on 820 W. Airy Street.

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Investigators say one person was treated for minor injuries.

Officials have not yet revealed a cause.