Fire crews getting a call to 181 Princess Street around midnight to battle a blaze.
A fire began in the second floor laundry room of the two-storey building.
The room suffering fire damage with smoke, heat, and water causing damage throughout the rest of the second floor.
No one was hurt but 8 people have been left temporarily homeless with the Red Cross being called in for assistance.
The cause is being looked into but does not appear suspicious.