BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Four people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out on Delaware Avenue on Saturday, according to a city spokesperson.

Those at ECMC included a person with a broken leg, a pregnant person, and two people with respiratory problems.

The fire broke out at an apartment building at 2439 Delaware Avenue Saturday afternoon. Multiple residents were rescued from the building, including 15 evaluated on scene.

Delaware is currently closed to traffic in both directions from Hertel Avenue to Tacoma Avenue.

An investigation remains ongoing. Check back for updates.

Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.

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