A Monday fire damaged three units an Oak Street residence in North Scranton, displacing 17 people.
At about 3 p.m., firefighters responded to 123-125 Oak Street for a structure fire. When they arrived, they quickly put out the flames that spanned three units on upper floors of the building.
Scranton Fire Chief John Judge said the fire itself caused minor to moderate damage, but smoke and water made the building uninhabitable for now.
Judge said the building is condemned and the building owner would be required to bring the structure in compliance with code before residents could move back in.
One resident of the building was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. A firefighter was also treated for a cut to his hand, Judge said.
Firefighters remains at the scene for about two hours.
The roadway near the fire was closed for about an hour while firefighters put out the blaze.
Judge said the fire was deemed accidental, possibly related to an improperly discarded candle.
The Red Cross and family members are assisting those displaced by the fire, Judge said.
Scranton police also responded.