Clarksburg fire damages two homes early Friday

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Two homes in Clarksburg were damaged by fire early Friday.

A group of people returning home from work saw fire on the porch at 447 Washington Avenue around 1:15 a.m. and warned neighbors next door.

About 15 minutes later, a fire was discovered in the attic of a neighboring home.

Fire departments from Clarksburg and Bridgeport responded, along with officers from the Clarksburg Police Department.

The cause remains under investigation.

Unconfirmed reports indicate the homes were vacant.