LA Fire VIDEO: Watch Fire Fighters Save Man's Life, Residents Flee Blaze That Injured 8

A fire in a high-rise apartment building sent residents fleeing and injured eight Wednesday morning in Los Angeles.

Authorities say the blaze started on the sixth story of Barrington Plaza Apartments sometime prior to 8:37 a.m. and eventually spread upwards to the 25th. Firefighters spotted the smoke from the building while handling a different fire nearby.

Hundreds of firefighters from numerous agencies responded to fire. It was brought under control in roughly one hour and 19 minutes. The damage left in its wake is reportedly extensive, with melted metal and broken glass visible on multiple floors.

Among the eight injured are two adults said to be in critical condition. Six of the injured suffered damage from smoke. An infant is among the injured.

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas called the fire “suspicious” but did not elaborate. Other officials said that the size of the blaze and presence of injuries made it suspicious. The city’s arson unit is reportedly investigating the situation. The building was also said to be at greater risk due to its lack of sprinklers.

“We are going to determine if there was a crime or not," LAPD Deputy Chief Justin Eisenberg said. The Department is requesting any citizens with footage of the fire to submit them for review.

Many residents were rescued from the roof by helicopters from the fire department and County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Fire Chief Armando Hogan said that no residents were forced to jump from the building, despite two people contemplating it.

The 240-unit building was constructed in 1961, a time when sprinklers were not required by safe protocols. The building previously caught fire in 2013.