Crews Battle Dangerous Fire in Abandoned Building
On October 30, 2024, at approximately 1:00 AM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at the abandoned Albuquerque Indoor Carting building. Upon arrival, crews encountered a large, bow-string roofed building with heavy smoke issuing from both ends. Given the hazardous conditions, including the lack of egress points and the risk of structural collapse, a defensive strategy was initially implemented. Firefighters were able to identify the fire’s origin from the exterior and made a calculated entry to extinguish the blaze. The fire was brought under control within 40 minutes, with damage primarily confined to a second-floor office area. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is suspected to be related to unauthorized occupancy, based on the evidence found at the scene.
Blaze Erupts in Apartment Complex
On October 30, 2024, at 1:46 PM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to a high life hazard structure fire at a three-story apartment complex at 1200 Louisiana NE. Upon arrival, crews found a working fire on the second floor. A hose line was deployed for fire suppression, while rescue and medical personnel conducted a search of the building. A small contents fire was quickly extinguished, and no occupants were found. One resident was displaced as a result of the incident. The fire investigation determined the cause to be accidental.
Cat-astrophe Averted: AFR Saves the Day
Around 6:40 PM, firefighters from Station 5 were called to help rescue a cat stuck in a tree. Fire crews were able to successfully rescue the cat, Licorice, and reunite Licorice with their owner.
Storage Facility Fire
On October 30, 2024, at 8:15 PM, Albuquerque Fire rescue responded to 5800 Central SW for a 69D-7 call, indicating a large commercial structure fire. We reported to you when this blaze was initially reported.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue reportedly dispatched Battalion Chiefs 1 and 4, Engines 7, 14, and 17, Ladder Trucks 7 and 17, Rescues 7 and 14, and Squad 1. Engine 7 arrived on scene first and confirmed a working fire at a storage facility with three units on fire. Engine 7 initiated an attack line to begin fire suppression, while Engine 14 established a water supply and deployed an additional line. Ladder 7, Ladder 17, Rescue 7, and Rescue 14 performed forcible entry into multiple storage units.
A total of 15 units were accessed, with contents in 10 units reported as total losses.
Fire investigators were on scene, though the cause remains undetermined. No injuries were reported.
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