UMass Amherst Responds to Olympia Place Fire
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is offering free dining, housing assistance, and an emergency resource center for the 230 residents displaced by a fire at Olympia Place.
Details of the Incident
The fire, reported around 8:19 p.m. on Friday night, started in a four-story building under construction next to Olympia Place and rapidly spread to nearby apartment buildings. Multiple explosions occurred, likely from fuel tanks at the construction site, and a construction crane collapsed.
Emergency Response
- The Amherst Fire Department states that approximately 230 residents have been displaced, most of whom are UMass Amherst students.
- Second and third alarm mutual aid calls involved firefighters from Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties.
- Firefighters remained on the scene as of 3 a.m., supported by tanker trucks from various communities to increase water supply.
University Statement
“The university is grateful for the support of the multiple agencies that have responded to this tragedy, especially those first responders from the surrounding communities who answered mutual aid calls.”
Assistance Offered
UMass Amherst is prioritizing essential support for displaced residents, including free meals and housing aid, along with establishing an emergency resource center to help those affected by the fire.
Author’s summary: UMass Amherst swiftly mobilizes resources to support 230 displaced residents, mainly students, following a devastating fire at Olympia Place.
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