Massive Fire Engulfs Student Apartment Complex in Amherst
A large fire erupted at the Olympia Place apartment complex in Amherst, Massachusetts, prompting an extensive emergency response from regional firefighting teams late last night. The blaze expanded quickly, spreading from one building to another.
"NBC Boston provided footage of heavy flames consuming the structure."
Fire departments from several towns, including South Hadley and Goshen, joined forces to fight the inferno. The South Hadley Fire Department arrived at 8:43 p.m. and worked for nearly 11 hours, while a Goshen tanker transported water to aid in the firefighting efforts.
The fire reached a third-alarm status, triggering an urgent regional response. Olympia Place, commonly known as off-campus housing for students at UMass Amherst, heightened community fears about resident safety.
"22News reported visible smoke and flames from miles away upon their crew arrival."
As of now, no cause has been identified, and no injuries have been reported. Officials from UMass Amherst and the town have yet to issue additional updates, leaving the community anxious as they await further news.
Summary
A massive fire swept through Amherst’s Olympia Place apartments, drawing multi-department aid, with no reported injuries but ongoing concern for UMass Amherst students’ safety.