So far, the agency said it was helping eight people, including one child, but said residents from 56 apartments in the complex are going to be displaced for at least the next few days due to a combination of smoke and water damage and until fire officials can make sure everything is safe.
The fire started at the Maple Crest Garden Apartment complex at 467 Baldwin Path in Deer Park yesterday, around noon.
Deer Park fire officials said it took about 75 firefighters just under an hour to get the fire out.
One firefighter was hospitalized, though every resident was able to get out safely.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.