St. Louis (KMOV) -- Some North County residents are looking for a new place to live after a fire caused damage to their apartment building Saturday morning.

No injuries were reported from the fire which broke out just after 11:00 a.m. in the 7600 block of Hazelwood Crest.

Residents said firefighters assisted a few people trapped on their balconies escape after the flames started to pour out of the building.

Although the fire is still under investigation, officials on the scene told News 4 it appears a lit candle sparked the flames.

According to authorities, the fire started in a first floor apartment.

The man who lived in that unit said everyday he lights candles in his bedroom, living room and bathroom to help clear the air.

According to the resident, he fell asleep a little before 11:00 a.m. and woke up to flames leaping out of a pile of loose papers stacked at his bed side.