Officials say flames broke out at around 10 p.m. in the building located on Boynton Avenue.
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It took several hours for crews to get the three-alarm fire under control.
Authorities say the fire was found on the second floor and grew to the upper floors of the four-story building.
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Three residents and three firefighters were checked out for minor injuries.
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Approximately 13 residents were left homeless and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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