Breaking: Massive Fire Devastates Olympia Place
Seven firefighters responded to a fire at an unoccupied construction site on Olympia Drive in Amherst. The blaze has spread and now affects the Olympia Place apartment complex, which continues to burn.
Official Information and Updates
This report contains only information directly observed or confirmed by staff. Additional details will be shared as the situation evolves. If you have new information, please contact the newsroom.
“The building at 57 Olympia Drive, also known as Olympia Place, is deemed a total loss and is being demolished.” — Amherst Police Department
State of Emergency Declared
The town of Amherst has declared a state of emergency due to the fires at Olympia Drive. Residents are urged to conserve water and avoid non-essential usage.
- Over one million gallons of water have been used to combat the fire.
- Water levels may take several days to recover, according to official statements.
Safety and Firefighting Efforts
The building is unstable, preventing fire crews from entering safely. Demolition crews are actively tearing down parts of Olympia Place so firefighters can access the areas still burning.
“Demolition crews are on site tearing down the building so that fire crews can reach the areas that are still burning.” — Amherst Police Department, 7:30 p.m. press release
The full extent of the damage will become clearer as recovery and firefighting efforts continue.
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