University of Massachusetts Amherst
11/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2025 16:47
Statement on Fire at Olympia Place
On Friday evening, November 7, a significant fire occurred off-campus at a construction site adjacent to the privately-owned Olympia Drive Apartment complex in Amherst. Overnight, the fire spread to the apartment complex where a majority of the tenants are UMass Amherst students. The university, the town of Amherst, regional aid agencies, including MEMA, and the Olympia Drive management company are working to support students who are impacted. The university is grateful for the community's support for our students.
Updates will be posted on the Olympia Drive Fire Response pageas they become available.
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