GLOUCESTER, Mass. (WWLP) - Six people are hurt and around two dozen were forced out of their homes after a fire in Gloucester Saturday night. Fire destroys over a dozen Connecticut businesses Five people had to be rescued from the multi-family home on Pirmi Lane, and three ended up in the hospital for treatment. Three police officers were taken to the hospital as well for smoke inhalation, stated NBC Boston. According to the fire chief, the fire started on one of the balconies where there were no sprinklers. About 25 people now have to wait to get back into their homes as the entire building has been shut down. The cause of the fire is still being investigated, however, the chief said it was likely accidental. Local News Headlines What are the chances of a white Christmas in western Mass? Plainville man dead following house fire Woman hit by vehicle on Page Blvd. in Springfield People celebrate World Ice Skating Day at MGM Springfield ice rink WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.