Investigation underway after multiple McKeesport police vehicles catch fire

Multiple vehicles burnt out in McKeesport city parking lot

McKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) --  An investigation is underway in McKeesport after multiple police vehicles in a parking lot caught fire.

Several SUVs in the parking lot were burnt out in the lot that's located along Lysle Boulevard and is used for police cars and other city vehicles.

Four police vehicles in total were burnt out, sources tells KDKA. 

Multiple vehicles caught fire early Wednesday morning in the City of McKeesport's parking lot used for police cars and other city vehicles. KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson

Dispatchers tell KDKA that the incident started just before 3:15 a.m. when police officers and firefighters were called to the scene.

Investigators from the ATF and the Allegheny County Fire Marshal's Office were also on scene pictures and collecting evidence.

It's unclear whether the vehicles were intentionally set on fire.  

Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story. 

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