Two Abandoned Buildings Burn in Back-to-Back Fires
Albuquerque – On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue units were dispatched to 3917 4th Street NW for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, fire…
Massive Property Loss Cited After Huge Fire in ABQ’s Valley
Albuquerque – On Wednesday, May 14, Albuquerque Fire Rescue provided an operational update on the significant fire incident that occurred the evening prior at 808 Nikanda Rd NE. Preliminary Damage…
UPDATE: Crash on I-40 Eastbound Near 12th St Cleared
Albuquerque – Albuquerque Fire and Rescue, Albuquerque Police Department and Police Service Aides are on scene of a crash on I-40 Eastbound near 12th St. The left two lanes and…
UPDATE: Lanes Reopened After Four-Vehicle Rollover Crash on I-25 Near Lomas Blvd
A rollover crash involving four vehicles on I-25 northbound near Indian School injured four people with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident caused major delays, with lane closures shifting throughout the afternoon.…
AFR Contains Blaze at Abandoned Commercial Building with History of Fires and Structural Compromise
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a well-involved fire at an abandoned commercial building on 6th Street early May 14. Crews quickly transitioned to a defensive strategy due to structural instability.…
Mattress Fire Displaces Occupants in Northwest Albuquerque Home
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire on Stoneway Dr NW. Crews quickly contained a mattress fire on the second floor of a two-story home. No civilians, firefighters, or…
Quick Response by Albuquerque Firefighters Contains Fire on Exterior of Restaurant
On May 2nd, AFR’s Engine 15 contained a restaurant exterior fire near Montgomery and San Pedro. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was under control within five minutes. Only…
Structure Fire Leaves One Apartment a Total Loss; No Injuries Reported
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a working apartment fire early April 17 on Fruit NE. Crews contained the blaze within 10 minutes. One unit was deemed a total loss. No…
Medical Emergency on Elena Gallegos Trail Ends in Tragedy Despite Rescue Efforts
On April 16, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the Elena Gallegos Trail for a reported medical emergency. Despite bystanders performing CPR and swift response by AFR, the individual could…
Overnight Fire in Albuquerque Leaves One Dead, Two in Critical Condition
On April 3, 2025, Albuquerque Police and Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire, rescuing three unconscious individuals. One person died on scene after extensive CPR, while two others were…