1 hurt in fire at Amherst apartment complex

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was hurt in a fire at an apartment complex in Amherst on Tuesday night, fire officials said.

Crews responded to the apartment complex, located at 334 Joe McCarthy Drive, just after 9:15 p.m. Tuesday. The fire began in the living room of the multi-family complex.

The fire was quickly put out and one person was transported to the hospital. Damages are estimated at a total of $125,000.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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