AMHERST, NY — Multiple fire companies responded to a significant attached garage fire on Wood Acres Drive in the Town of Amherst Wednesday night, with officials estimating approximately $300,000 in combined structural and contents damage.

According to a press release from the Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office, Amherst Fire Control received a 911 call at approximately 9:29 p.m. on October 1 reporting an attached garage fire. Officials said all occupants were able to get out of the home.

The East Amherst Fire Department was the initial responding fire department. East Amherst 9-1, Jeff Terragnoli, served as the officer in charge of the incident.

Additional fire companies called to assist included:

• Getzville Fire Company
• Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Company
• Main-Transit Fire Department
• Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Company
• Swormville Fire Company

Several additional agencies and organizations also assisted at the scene, including Twin City Ambulance, Amherst Police, Amherst Emergency Management, Amherst Fire Inspectors, National Fuel, National Grid and Anytime Enclosures.

Fire Brought Under Control in Approximately 30 Minutes

Firefighters worked to contain the fire and prevent additional spread through the residence. Amherst officials reported that the fire was declared under control at approximately 9:58 p.m., roughly 29 minutes after the initial incident time.

Officials estimated approximately $200,000 in damage to the structure and another $100,000 in damage to the contents, bringing the preliminary combined damage estimate to approximately $300,000.

Cause Remains Under Investigation

The cause of the fire had not been determined at the time of the official release.

The Amherst Fire Inspectors’ Office is investigating the origin and cause of the fire. No cause was listed in the initial press release.

Most importantly, authorities reported that all occupants were outside of the residence following the initial 911 call.

Erie County Blotter thanks the volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officers, emergency management personnel, utility crews and other agencies who responded and assisted during the incident.

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