Massive fire burns vacant buildings in north Phoenix

3 vacant homes burned in north Phoenix fire

A massive fire broke out on May 27 near Cave Creek Road and Greenway Parkway, burning three vacant buildings. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the details.

PHOENIX - Nearly 100 firefighters battled a massive fire in north Phoenix on Wednesday morning.

What we know:

The fire broke out at around 4:15 a.m. on May 27 near Cave Creek Road and Greenway Parkway. The Phoenix Fire Department says when crews got to the scene, they found three vacant buildings on fire.

Crews took a defensive position, and the fire was balanced to a second-alarm blaze due to its size.

"Fire crews used handlines and elevated master streams to fight the blaze," Capt. DJ Lee said. "All buildings were vacant so there are no displaced."

What's next:

Investigators will work to determine what caused the fire.

Map of where the fire happened: