Three separate fire departments responded to a serious fire in North Buffalo.
The fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the multi-unit apartment complex Delaware Arms, at 2439 Delaware Ave., just south of Tacoma Avenue.
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Fire personnel were alerted to the blaze via a 911 call made shortly before 2:30 p.m. Videos of the blaze showed flames and large volumes of dense, black smoke billowing from the roof of the apartment complex as firefighters positioned above the roof shot water down toward the fire.
American Medical Response and emergency medical crews were on site.
Several residents were rescued from the building and 15 people had been evaluated at the scene. Four people were transported to the Erie County Medical Center: one with a broken leg, one pregnant person and two people experiencing respiratory issues.
Traffic on Delaware Avenue was closed in both directions from Hertel Avenue to Tacoma Avenue. Buffalo police were on the scene directing helping with traffic control.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Samantha Christmann
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