Fire causes $225K in damage to Buffalo home, displaces 1

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fire broke out Thursday, causing an estimated total of $250,000 in damage to a Buffalo home and displacing one person, officials announced.

Fire crews responded to the fire at 154 Hertel Ave., a 1 1/2-story residence. The fire reportedly started in a step-down section located at the back of the house.

An estimated $150,000 in damage was done to the home’s structure and $75,000 to its contents. The displaced person is being assisted by the Red Cross.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can view more of her work here.

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