Fire destroys Allentown apartment building, displaces multiple families

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A fire destroyed an apartment building in Allentown, Pennsylvania around 1 a.m. on Friday, leaving multiple families without a place to live.

The flames could be seen through the roof of the Trexler Apartments on the 500 block of Benner Road.

Firefighters had to help people on the upper floors get out of the building. Neighbors said they went door to door to make sure everyone got out safely.

No one was injured in the blaze. Overall, 65 people have been displaced.

Fire crews spent hours putting out hot spots.

Officials say they are still investigating what caused the fire.