A substantial fire tore through the Olympia Place apartment complex near the UMass Amherst campus, displacing more than 230 residents, many of whom are students. The town of Amherst has declared a state of emergency following the incident, which required a massive response from local fire departments. The fire, classified as a three-alarm blaze, spread to multiple buildings, ultimately leading to the demolition of affected structures. Local authorities and the university are mobilizing support for those displaced, as the community begins the recovery and cleanup process following this devastating event.