The fire began on Wednesday, March 19 just after 9:30 at 46 North Hamilton St. in Poughkeepsie, where a second alarm was eventually transmitted, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department.
A total of 9 residents were displaced by the fire, according to City of Poughkeepsie Deputy Fire Chief Vincent Parise.
Three residents and a firefighter were sent to a nearby hospital with minor injuries and have since been released.
According to Parise, the firefighter suffered minor burns while attempting a potential victim rescue.
The Red Cross is helping the residents who lost their homes.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Ossining and receive free news updates.