Five people have been forced from their homes after an overnight blaze at 9 Prospect Street. Fire crews arrived on the scene after midnight to find heavy smoke and fire in the first floor living room. 17 fire fighters worked to knock down the bulk of the flames, but the fire moved through the walls to the second floor living room. The fire was extinguished after about two hours, but officials say the living rooms are badly damaged, and there is smoke, heat and water damage throughout the building.
The five people who were living there are staying with friends and family.
