Allentown residents asked to leave homes as crews battle massive fire | LIVE

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- Firefighters are battling a massive fire on Wednesday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The blaze broke out around 8:45 p.m. in the 300 block of North Front Street.

Chopper 6 video showed heavy flames engulfing a large commercial building as crews worked to bring the fire under control.

The blaze has reached six alarms.

Officials urged residents living on the 300 block of North Front Street to evacuate through the rear of the residence. Residents off Front Street but in the surrounding area are also being asked to shelter in place.

No injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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