Eight people were forced out of their apartments early Thursday after a fire at a two-storey house in south-end Halifax, according to a news release from the Red Cross.

The fire broke out just after midnight at the Brussels Street house, which contains several units.

There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire was not known.

Phil Thorburn, district chief with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, said the fire appeared to be suspicious in nature and the case was turned over to police.

Halifax Regional Police could not immediately be reached for comment.

The Red Cross said it helped one man find emergency lodgings, while the other seven tenants were staying with family or friends. They have been offered help from the Red Cross, depending on if and when they're allowed to return home.