Watch: Major fire breaks out at building in Strip District, Pittsburgh

A major fire broke out at a building along Smallman Street in the Strip District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Monday.

The fire was reported just after 4:30 a.m. at the four-story warehouse in the 1600 block of Smallman Street.  The building has been under construction but used to house several night clubs and costume shops.

Heavy smoke was seen coming from the building before firefighters brought the fire under control.

The firefighters were rushed to the scene to carry out necessary operations to bring the three-alarm fire under control.

The Pittsburgh Public Safety Dept advised the motorists to avoid Smallman, Penn and Liberty in the Strip District between 11th and 21st streets

There were no reports of injuries immediately available.

The cause of the fire was not known immediately.

BREAKING— Firefighters are battling a 3-alarm fire in the 1600 block of Smallmqn St in Pghs Strip District. The building was apparently under construction. Working to get information from PGH Public Safety now. We’re live shortly on @WTAE pic.twitter.com/62jAlBs4fx

— Elena LaQuatra (@Elena_WTAE) September 30, 2019