By: ABQ RAW Staff
Posted On: 05/24/2023 @8:30AM
File Photo AFR Ladder 5
Albuquerque, NM –
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at approximately 10:30PM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire in a six-unit apartment building at 503 Pennsylvania SE. AFR reported that sixteen units responded to this fire.
Ladder 5 was first on scene. Initially, they reported only light smoke showing. However, as crews searched to locate the source, smoke production increased exponentially. Fire crews evacuated all occupants from the building while they continued to search for the fire. Eventually, the fire was located in the attic space and it was successfully extinguished.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. AFR remained on scene for approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes while they mopped up additional hot spots.
Apartment management relocated all six occupants to other vacant apartments.
AFR says the cause of the fire is reportedly under investigation.
File Photo AFR Engine 11
On May 24, 2023, at 5:33AM, Engine 11 was dispatched to a dumpster fire at Lomas Blvd NE and Valencia Dr NE. Upon arrival, Engine 11 reported that the dumpster fire had spread into an abandoned building. Engine 11 called for a first alarm and twelve additional Albuquerque Fire Rescue units were dispatched.
AFR crews used a variety of tools and techniques to gain access to the building. Once AFR was able to gain access to the boarded-up building, they quickly extinguished the fire within minutes.
No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.
According to AFR, the cause of this fire is also currently under investigation.
