Two Buildings at Olympia Place Deemed Total Loss Following Weekend Fire

A fire broke out on the night of Friday, November 7, at the Olympia Place apartment complex in Amherst. Fire Chief Lindsay Stromgren reported that the fire was under control by 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, but parts of the buildings at [translate:#47 and #57 Olympia Drive] continued to burn.

Due to structural instability, fire crews could not enter the buildings and fought the blaze from outside. Demolition teams were onsite, tearing down sections to allow firefighters access to remaining flames. The state task force and other mutual aid units left the scene by 4 p.m.

Amherst Fire crews stayed through the evening, aided by a ladder truck from Greenfield. The demolition and fire extinguishing were expected to finish by Sunday morning. Crews will remain until the area is secured by fencing installed by the property owners.

Fire Chief Lindsay Stromgren stated that the buildings were unsafe to enter and efforts continued from the exterior to fully extinguish the fire.

The fire investigation is being conducted by the State Fire Marshall’s office, the Amherst Fire Department, and the Amherst Police Department.

Summary: A major fire at Olympia Place in Amherst caused total loss of two buildings, with ongoing exterior firefighting and demolition to control the blaze safely.

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Amherst Indy — 2025-11-09

Two Buildings at Olympia Place Deemed Total Loss Following Weekend Fire

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