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Dumpster fire near house prompts evacuation in Amherst, Erie County NY

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Amherst, NY

A dumpster fire producing visible smoke and flames is burning about ten feet from a house in Amherst. The residents are evacuating the house as a safety measure.

Audio|Source: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
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There's a fire and a dumpster outside of the house, smoking flames showing.
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10 feet from the house.
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They're evacuating the house.

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Amherst, NY

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