FIRE RIPS THROUGH AMHERST HOME

South Amherst – Firefighters from five communities worked to save a home on Erie Street in South Amherst - after a fire ripped through the home Friday afternoon.

Firefighters were called just after 3 Friday after the homeowner spotted flames shooting from the house.

South Amherst Fire Department was assisted by Firefighters from Amherst, Florence, Oberlin and Elyria Township.

The Lorain County Chapter of the American Red Cross is assiting the family with clothing and other items. The family will stay with relatives.

There were no reported injuries and officials say the house is a total loss.

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