The fire broke out in the Hope Avenue homes at around 5:45 a.m.
Firefighters were working to stop the flames from spreading to more homes.
One resident was pulled from a second-floor apartment. He was being treated for smoke inhalation.
Residents from 158, 160 and 164 Hope Avenue were evacuated.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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