FF's Save Apartment Building from Fire

AFD units were dispatched to 500 block of Mesilla SE last night at 1045pm to an apartment fire.

The first units on scene reported heavy smoke and flame exiting a 2nd story apartment window. All occupants from the 4 unit apartment building were safely evacuated with the help of AFD. A dog was also saved by fire fighter's.

A 57 year old male was transported to UNM-H in stable condition with 1st and 2nd degree burns to his back and arms.

The fire was contained to one apartment and was quickly extinguished by Engine 5. The apartment suffered extensive fire and smoke damage. All occupants of the apartment building were displaced and assisted with temporary housing. 

The fire cause and origin is under investigation by AFD.
Melissa Romero
Public Information Officer
Albuquerque Fire Department
11500 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-768-9317