It happened around 11:30 p.m. Sunday on the 200 block of South 10th Street between Spruce and Locust.
Firefighters arrived to see heavy flames coming from the back of the building.
Officials say the four-story building had been converted into apartments.
Crews were able to place the fire under control, but it is unclear how many people are displaced.
No injuries were reported.
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