Officials say flames broke out at around 10 p.m. in the building located on Boynton Avenue.
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.
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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