The American Red Cross Hawaii State Chapter is responding to a residential fire in Chinatown to help affected residents with food, shelter and clothing.

It happened at the Marin Tower at 60 North Nimitz Highway at around 9 a.m.

Fire officials say a sprinkler in the building was able to contain a small fire.  Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.

Water damage to one of the units has made it uninhabitable.  It affects a family of one adult and seven children.