High Street House Fire

AFD was dispatched at 10:45pm last night to a single residential structure fire at the 700 block of High St. SE. Upon arrival, Engine 2 crew found heavy smoke and flame coming from the roof of the small home. The occupant safely evacuated prior to our arrival. Crews on scene stopped the fire quickly with no injuries reported. Moderate fire and smoke damage throughout the home and fire was caused by a woodstove malfunction.

 

 

 

Multi-Vehicle Accident

AFD responded to various accidents along I-25 southbound to Lomas this morning at 6:30am. Three people were transported with critical injuries. Thirteen AFD units responded.

Twenty people were shuttled from the accident scenes by Albuquerque Fire Department units and brought to fire station 4.

Station 4 crews went above and beyond to make sure the stranded people were kept warm and safe until their relatives picked them up.

Thank you to Dunkin Donuts on 4th/Montano, they donated coffee and donuts
Melissa Romero
Public Information Officer
Albuquerque Fire Department
11500 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-768-9317

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

The Albuquerque Fire Department is committed to making every holiday season safe and joyous for the citizens of Albuquerque. We want everyone to recognize the importance of fire safety. It is critically important to be highly alert to the fire dangers that exist during the holiday season and throughout the year. In November of 2009, Albuquerque Fire Department responded to 143 fires which caused over $953,000 in damage. We have listed fire safety tips below that can not only prevent fires but may also save your life.

Cooking Tips

Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the U.S. When cooking, remember to keep an eye on the range.

• Never leave the cooking area unattended
• If you have to leave the stove, microwave or other cooking appliance for any reason turn the appliance off.
• Turn handles to the center of the stove to prevent spills and to prevent children grabbing hot pans.
• Have a lid handy to smother a pan fire 
• Use approved pot holders, not aprons or towels
• Clean appliances regularly. Watch for grease overflows that can start fires.
• Don't place towels, napkins or other paper products around the stove surface
• Don't wear loose clothing

Most Importantly... Be Prepared for a Fire! One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family is to have a working smoke alarm that alerts you of a fire. A smoke alarm greatly reduces your chances of dying in a fire.

•Make and practice a home fire escape plan and set a meeting place outside.

•Make sure everyone in your family knows at least two escape routes from their bedrooms.

• Call 911 after leaving your home to report a fire emergency.

 

For additional fire safety tips, go to cabq.gov/fire.

 

Draxton House Fire

AFD responded to 3000 block Draxton SW this morning at 7:00am to a residential structure fire. On arrival, units noticed heavy smoke and flame coming from the house.

Occupants noticed fire and smoke coming from a wall heater, evacuated and called 911.

Fire was extinguished within 40 min.  Heavy fire and smoke damage in living room, ceiling and roof above the living room.

No injuries were reported. Red Cross is assisting the family of five with housing and essential items.

Melissa Romero
Public Information Officer
Albuquerque Fire Department
11500 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-768-9317

Chimney Fire

A driver was passing by the home on the 1900 block of Indian School NW and alerted the occupants of flame and excess smoke coming from the chimney and called 911.

AFD quickly arrived and found light smoke in the home and smoke coming from the chimney. AFD contained the fire to the chimney and prevented further fire and smoke damage.

No injuries were reported.
Melissa Romero
Public Information Officer
Albuquerque Fire Department
11500 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-768-9317

2nd St. Trailer Fire

AFD units were dispatched to 3800 Block of 2nd St NW this morning and found a pillar of smoke extending above the double wide trailer. Units entered the smoke filled trailer, quickly extinguished the fire and contained the fire to the fireplace area. Moderate fire and smoke damage to the area of origin.

No injuries were reported.


Melissa Romero
Public Information Officer
Albuquerque Fire Department
11500 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-768-9317

Vassar House Fire

Units were dispatched at 3:33am this morning to the 1400 Block of Vassar SE. Engine 3 arrived and found heavy smoke and flame being expelled from the pitched roof. An Offensive attack was initiated and the fire was knocked down within 10 min. The quick actions of firefighter's prevented further fire damage.

50% of the home suffered heavy fire damage and smoke damage throughout.

The occupant wasn't home at the time. No injuries were reported. The fire is currently under investigation.


Melissa Romero
Public Information Officer
Albuquerque Fire Department
11500 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-768-9317

AFD News: Patriot Flag Makes Stop in Albuquerque

 

 

 

 

For Immediate Release:                                                                                                                                                                            

 

 

November 1, 2010                                                                                                                                                                    

 

The Albuquerque Fire Department will be flying the 30X58 ft Patriot Flag tomorrow, November 2nd at the Fire Academy located at 11500 Sunset Gardens SW. The flag will be flown by one of our aerial ladders from 9:30am-12:30pm on the Drill Field just south of the Academy.  The flag started its year long journey in San Diego on September 10, 2010 and is being shipped weekly for an entire year to be flown by different Fire and Police Departments across the country to honor the heroes that lost their lives on 9/11/01. The grassroot effort began with an idea from Mitch Mendler, a California Firefighter/Paramedic and American Legion Veteran.

 

"We are proud to be a part of this event to honor the fallen heroes that paid the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful morning. The emergency responders woke up that morning, kissed their kids and spouses goodbye and went to work like any other day not knowing what awaited them. We will never forget the sacrifice they made for our country in the service of their fellow man." AFD Chief James Breen.

 

For media interviews and footage, contact Melissa Romero at 505-934-1021.    

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