AFD FF's Save Pizza Hut and Billy's Pub from Fire

AFD units were dispatched to a structure fire at 520am this morning to Pizza Hut located at 1020 Juan Tabo NE.

15 units and 39 FF's arrived minutes later to find smoke and flame coming from a window. The FF's forced the door, located the fire in the dining room and extinguished the fire within 5 min.

Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and in doing so, prevented the extension of the fire to the remaining areas of the Pizza Hut and Billy's Pub.

No structural damage was found to the Pizza Hut but only minimal fire and smoke damage noted in a small portion of the restaurant.  

The Pizza Hut will be closed today while AFD Fire Investigators determine the cause and origin of the fire.

No injuries were reported.

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

AFD Prevents Possible Gas Explosion During Mobile Home Fire

AFD quickly responded to a mobile home fire at 12931 Central Ave NE Space 66 at 7:00am this morning.

The first unit reported heavy smoke and fire being expelled from the floor of the single wide mobile home. All occupants safely evacuated prior to our arrival.

During the fire extinguishment, a gas leak was discovered by FF's in a separate area in the mobile home. The FF's prevented a possible explosion by quickly extinguishing the fire and containing it to that immediate area.

The fire cause and origin is unknown at this time but doesn't seem suspicious. No injuries were reported.

Red Cross is assisting the family of five with housing and necessities.



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

AFD Quickly Stops Apartment Fire

AFD units were dispatched to an apartment fire at 3:05am this morning at 12201 Lomas Blvd NE. All occupants of the 12 unit 2-story complex were evacuated safely and uninjured.

Fire was under control within 20 min and was contained to one apartment. The fire apartment has extensive fire and smoke damage. Our skillfull firefighters prevented further fire and smoke damage to the remaining units..

The fire was caused by lit candles left unattended.

 

Community Risk Message:

 

Candle Fire Safety- Never place a burning candle near anything that can quickly ignite, such as curtains, Christmas trees, paper, etc.

• Always keep candles away from children and pets as they could get burned if touched.
• Never place candles on combustible surfaces such as wood porches or near dry grass or leaves.
• Keep candles away from other decorations.
• Be sure candles have sturdy/stable bases and are placed where they can not be bumped or brushed against.
• Always monitor candles when burning, never leave the room or go to bed without fully extinguishing the flame.

Business Storage Fire

AFD was dispatched at 5:00pm to a storage fire at 306 Menual NE. When units arrived, they found heavy smoke and flame coming from two units.

The fire was quickly extinguished within 15 min. Heavy smoke and fire damage to both units. No injuries were reported.

The fire cause and origin is under investigation.

Eastbound lanes on Menual from Broadway to Broadbent is blocked off.

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

Tar Pot Fire

AFD quickly responded to 3005 2nd St. NW to find a tar pot behind the building that ignited and spread to nearby tires which created a tremendous amount of smoke.

After Engine 4 quickly extinguished the fire, AFD found minor damage to the outside of the building. No injuries were reported.

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

Downey House Fire

AFD responded within minutes to the 6000 Block of Downey St. NE to a residential structure fire. All four occupants self-evacuated prior to our arrival. One woman was treated with minor smoke inhalation on scene by AFD rescue 13. 

The small fire in the attic was extinguished within 15 min. AFD contained the fire to the attic and prevented further damage to the home.

The cause of the fire was due to an electrical malfunction.

The occupants will be displaced and will stay with relatives.


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

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.