AMHERST, NY — A fire sent four people to a hospital and prompted a road closure Wednesday night in Amherst.

The four people were taken by ambulance to a hospital with injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening. Fire inspectors said the blaze at Village Square Apartments caused an estimated $1 million in structure damage, citing extensive smoke and water.

Several residents were displaced and are receiving help from American Red Cross.

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Amherst Police closed Main Street between Union Road and Grove Street while crews battled the fire. Main Street reopened to traffic around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, though Amherst police and fire crews were still on the scene.

"A heavy police and fire department presence wil

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