Firefighters are battling a large fire in New Orleans' Hollygrove neighborhood on Wednesday morning.

According to the New Orleans Fire Department, the flames damaged three unoccupied homes near Earhart Boulevard and Eagle Street, and nearby homes are at risk.

Neighbors tell WWL-TV that they heard popping noises and the lights in their home flickered before the fire.While not yet confirmed, firefighters say they believe the cause of the fire may have been caused by an electrical issues.