Smoke on Second Floor Sparks Rapid AFR Response at Crowne Plaza
Albuquerque – On November 24th at approximately 7:05 p.m., Albuquerque Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 1901 University Blvd NE for reports of a possible…
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…
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.…
Albuquerque GOP Headquarters Torched in Early Morning Fire, Feds and Local Authorities Investigate
On March 30, 2025, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to two separate fires. The first was at an abandoned building on 60th St. NW, causing significant damage. The second fire, at…
AFR Responds to Working Fire at Abandoned Property on Truman St NE
Albuquerque – Around 9:25 AM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to a single-story residential structure fire at 2738 Truman St NE. The structure is believed to be abandoned and was…
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…
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 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…
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…