Several crews with many firefighters battling the blaze at 121 Victoria street in a two story stone building for 5 and a half hours.
It's believed the blaze began in the basement spreading to the ceiling and the walls.
Fire Chief Kevin Clifford tells says the turbulent black smoke adding significant danger as that indicates ignition was coming. The first floor suffered smoke and water damage.
The Salvation Army and The Red Cross providing help at the scene to the displaced tenants.
