Pittsburgh Police and Fire responded to a small fire outside of the old Bishop’s mansion on Monday.
Pittsburgh Public Safety tells KDKA Radio that the fire had been set on the rear porch of the property on the 100 block of North Dithridge Street.
The fire was made up of twigs and brush and had gone out by the time it was found.
Officials say here as no property damage done, since the fire was set on a stone porch.
A suspicious suitcase was left behind, but it was later determined to be filled with women’s clothing.
The Fire Investigation Unit is working to review any camera footage from the area.
The investigation is ongoing.
The Bishop’s mansion was put up for sale by Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh after then-Bishop David Zubik moved out.
After he was appointed Bishop nearly 20 years ago, Zubik moved out after only two weeks in the residence.
Current Bishop Mark Eckman lives in the Bethel Park area at Resurrection Parish.
The property was sold in 2009 to a private trust.
No injuries or property damage reported.
No injuries or property damage reported.
