Earlier today AFR responded to a house fire in NE Abq that was caused by a natural gas explosion. 14 total fire units responded and were able to extinguish the fire with the help of NM Gas. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 | Albuquerque Fire Rescue

Video of yesterday’s multi-agency, wilderness rescue. On Saturday August 3rd at approximately 1100AM, AFRs Heavy Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to the Sandia Crest Nature Trail head to assist multiple agencies with a wilderness rescue operation. Reports indicated a climber had fallen down a cliff and had sustained injuries. AFR, APD, BCFD, BCSO, NMSP, Abq. Mountain Rescue, Cibola Rescue, UNMH EMS Consortium, Army National Guard, and NM State SAR all responded and coordinated efforts. By 11