5 fires reported during early morning hours in Highlan Park

Firefighters battled five fires early Thursday morning in Highland Park. Sources report that around 3 a.m., four structures were ablaze on Connecticut Street.

A gas line fire was reported shortly thereafter on Tennyson Street.

Fortunately there were no fatalities or injuries were reported, but several of the properties are taotal losses and one family has been displaced.

Low water pressure complicated efforts to put out the fires and arson is investigating.