A fire tore through a Chester apartment complex early Monday morning.
It happened just before 1 a.m. at the Wallingford Apartments on Madison Street.
The Chester Fire Department arrived at the scene and controlled the fire quickly, but not before it destroyed many of the apartment units and caused significant smoke and water damage.
No residents were hurt though one firefighter was injured after falling through the floor.
"It was horrible," said apartment resident Aisha Lewis who awoke to a fire alarm. "All I could remember was this black smoke."
Fire Chief Charles Hopkins said the cause of the fire is unknown, but hopes to have a better idea after investigating.
About 55 people were displaced. Most are staying with friends or family while others checked into hotels.
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The Red Cross of Southeastern PA is working to help out those who are now without homes. They have assisted four families who had nowhere to go with lodging and supplied 21 families with money for food, clothing and winter coats.
It is unclear whether or not the residents will be allowed to return to their homes.
