ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A fire ripped through two buildings at an apartment complex in Albuquerque, displacing 12 families.
The Albuquerque Fire Department was dispatched to the Mountain Run apartments on the city’s northeast side around noon Friday. Once there, they reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof.
Fire department spokeswoman Melissa Romero says a second alarm was called due to the size of the fire.
News video showed firefighters shooting water from hoses and cannons. One building’s interior appeared to be heavily damaged and there was little left of the roof.
Crews had the fire under control within 45 minutes.
Romero says no injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The American Red Cross is helping the displaced families find temporary housing.
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