Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The Red Cross is assisting 50 residents of an apartment complex heavily damaged by fire. The two alarm blaze broke out Friday morning.

The initial call came out around 9:30 am at 1011 Amherst Street near Delaware Avenue. There are reports a DEA agent and two off duty firefighters saw smoke from the building and went in to help people get out.

A fire chief suffered a knee injury in the fire. Three residents were also hurt. Their injuries are said to not be life threatening.

No word on a cause right now.

The Red Cross says people displaced by the fire will be given vouchers for hotel stays.