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Woman killed in Amherst house fire

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AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Officials are investigating what caused a fatal fire at 1117 North Forest Road in Amherst Saturday evening.

Fire crews from Williamsville, Snyder, and Getzville responded to a home near the Amherst Town Highway Buildings around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a woman dead inside the home.

The fire was contained in about 30 minutes. The cause of the fire is under investigation.