Brush Fire Reported in the Bosque
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire near 49th St NW and Atrisco Dr. NW on March 17. The fire spans ½ acre, burning on the west side of…
AFR Responds to Structure Fire in University Heights; Firefighter Transported to UNMH
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 207 Richmond Dr. SE. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 36 minutes, preventing civilian injuries. One firefighter from Engine 3 was injured…
Back-to-Back Overnight Fires Keep Albuquerque Fire Rescue Crews Busy
On March 9, 2025, Albuquerque Fire Rescue swiftly contained a duplex fire at 921 Kent Avenue NW, preventing it from spreading. No injuries were reported. Investigators are determining the cause.…
Eubank Walmart Evacuated Due to HVAC Fire; Store Closed Temporarily
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a smoke report at a Walmart on Eubank Blvd NE. Eyewitnesses reported evacuations. Firefighters located the source: a malfunctioning HVAC unit pushing smoke into a…
AFR Responds to Three Structure Fires in Nine Hours on March 6
On March 6, AFR responded to three structure fires across Albuquerque. Crews quickly controlled each incident, preventing major damage. A cat was rescued but later fled. One person was hospitalized,…
UPDATE: Large Junkyard Tire Blaze Contained by Mutual Response by AFR & BCFR
On March 2, 2025, a large junkyard fire in Albuquerque prompted a joint response from AFR and BCFR. Crews contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading. No injuries were reported,…
Fire Crews Respond to Large Tire Fire at Junkyard Off Coors
Albuquerque – Just before 11:30 AM, fire crews responded to a large fire at a junkyard at 3280 Bridge Blvd SW, which is off Coors Blvd SW between Tower Rd…
Heroic Rescue: Highlighting AFR Crews that Save Trapped Resident from January House Fire
On January 2, Rescue 5 rescued a trapped resident from a house fire at 8908 Robin Ave NE. Engine 9 led fire suppression while Rescue 5 saved and treated the…
AFR Battles Fully Involved RV Fire in SE Albuquerque, Fire Claims Life of One Person
Albuquerque Fire Rescue battled a fully involved RV fire at 530 Utah St. SE, bringing it under control in 13 minutes. One civilian was found deceased, and a nearby mobile…
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Responds to Multiple Fires in 24 Hours, One Fatal
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to multiple structure fires over 24 hours. A shed fire on Central Ave SW left one civilian dead. Other fires included a Palo Duro Ave home,…