Buffalo fire: Massive blaze engulfs apartment building on Delaware Ave, videos surface

Updated on: Sept 21, 2025 01:25 am IST

A three-alarm fire has broken out at an apartment building on Delaware Ave in north Buffalo.

A three-alarm fire broke out at a three-story apartment building on Delaware Avenue in North Buffalo on Saturday. The blaze was reported around 2:30 p.m.

Fire has broken out at an apartment building on Delaware Ave in north Buffalo.(X)

According to Alert Page, heavy smoke and flames were visible from the Charlie side of the building and the roof. One person was reportedly trapped on a third-floor balcony and was in the process of being rescued. However, authorities have not yet confirmed this.

Multiple crews are working to get the fire under control.

Reactions

Several witnesses and residents took to social media to report the blaze.

One person wrote, “You can smell it over on hertel and Elmwood too.”

Another added, “Fire on Delaware Ave in North Buffalo. Pray all people, animals, firemen and all other First Responders get out safely! Be safe.”

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