Dead Person Found at Bosque Brush Fire

Albuquerque –

This evening, firefighters from Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire in the Bosque near Tingley Dr. and Alcalde Pl. SW.

Around 7:10 PM, the fire was upgraded by crews on scene to a full wildland response as it spread rapidly and moved toward AFR units on scene.

Just before 8:05 PM, AFR crews discovered a deceased person while working to contain the fire.

The fire, which was approximately 3-acres, has been extinguished according to APD, and firefighters are mopping up remaining hot spots. The app Watch Duty posted an update around 9:44 PM, stating that the fire was reportedly 5 -acres, but they had no information on containment.

Albuquerque police crime scene investigators were being escorted into the area to make an initial determination about the circumstances surrounding the death.

We will share any updates from APD as they become available.