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,…
AFR Crews Battle Multiple Fires Across Albuquerque in 48 Hours
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to multiple fires between January 29-30, 2025, including commercial, residential, and outdoor blazes. Several buildings suffered heavy damage, and one person was hospitalized. Most fires were…
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Crew Returns from Two-Week Deployment in California
The New Mexico Strike Team, including Albuquerque Fire Rescue and other departments, safely returned from a two-week California wildfire deployment. They aided firefighting efforts, protected homes, and enhanced firebreaks. Led…
Two-Alarm Fire Displaces Eight at Arioso Apartments
A two-alarm fire at Albuquerque’s Arioso Apartments early Sunday displaced eight residents and caused significant damage. Crews rescued one occupant, contained the fire within two hours, and reported no firefighter…
AFR Responds to Structure Fire at Vacant Hoarder Home in NE ABQ
On January 25, 2025, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at a vacant home on Camino del Norte NE. Crews quickly contained the fire, which caused significant damage…
AFR Bolsters Wildfire Response Capabilities with Comprehensive Training, Equipment, and Collaborative Efforts
Albuquerque Fire Rescue is fully equipped and trained to combat wildfires. They cover over 30,000 acres of open space and have a specialized Wildland Division with advanced personnel and vehicles.…
AFR Joins Multi-Agency Strike Team to Combat California Wildfires
Today, Albuquerque Fire Rescue announced its participation in a Strike Team with multiple New Mexico Fire Departments. The Strike Team will travel to California to assist with firefighting efforts in…
Abandoned Warehouse Consumed by Flames Yet Again, At Least the Third Blaze Since 2021
Albuquerque – On January 4, 2025 at 7:19am, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the large abandoned commercial building located at 1803 6th NW for reports of a possible structure…