Large Fire Displaces Over 200 in Amherst
In Amherst, Massachusetts, a significant fire on Friday night displaced more than 200 people. The fire broke out in an apartment complex that serves as off-campus housing for many University of Massachusetts (UMass) students.
Fire Details and Impact
Firefighters from across western Massachusetts continue to battle a three-alarm blaze that destroyed a building at 57 Olympia Drive near the UMass campus. The complex, known as Olympia Place, houses a large number of students. Additionally, a building under construction on the same street was also consumed by the fire.
"One four story building that was under construction has collapsed and other buildings nearby are still burning, and have partially collapsed. The fire attack has been hampered by poor water pressure in the area."
Response and Investigation
Amherst Fire Department officials described the incident as "one of the largest fires our community has seen." Despite the scale of the fire, no injuries have been reported according to town and school officials. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.
"Crews worked tirelessly through the night — with help from our mutual aid partners — to stop the spread and protect lives," the Amherst Fire Department said on social media.
Summary
The large fire at Amherst's Olympia Place displaced hundreds of students, destroyed multiple buildings, and saw a continued firefighting effort hindered by low water pressure, with no injuries reported so far.
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