Residents Evacuated From Commercial Building Blaze With Hazardous Materials Inside
1420 Edith Blvd SE
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Summary
- Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a commercial building on Edith Blvd SE in Albuquerque, where hazardous materials were present. The fire, located in the building's basement, produced visible smoke and flames as crews began containment efforts.
Timeline
Firefighters are setting up additional lighting to improve visibility at the scene.
Crews are backing away from the south wall due to concerns about a potential collapse.
Firefighters are adjusting the ladder to target void spaces on the north side at a horizontal angle.
Fire command is beginning to clear units from the scene, except for a few specified teams.
Rescue teams are being released from the scene as their assistance is no longer needed.
Firefighters are ensuring safety by maintaining a clear collapse zone around the building.
According to firefighters, flames are breaking through the roofline on the north side, requiring adjustments to their strategy.
Crews on the south side are backing up to allow aerial units to operate safely.
Firefighters are increasing water flow on the south side, with three lines soon in operation. Flames are visible on the north side.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the south side to target voids in the structure.
Firefighters are temporarily shutting down aerial units to reassess and tackle the fire from the ground level.
Firefighters confirm they have sufficient resources and no longer need additional utility services on site.
Firefighters report heavy brown smoke pushing south, with only the ladder currently in operation. Ground monitors may be set up.
Firefighters are pulling back from the smoke and will use a ground monitor for better reach.
Firefighters are advised to avoid the south side of the roof for safety reasons.
All individuals with special medical needs have been relocated off-site, and no additional city services are required.
Exposures to the south have been evacuated, while residents to the north are sheltering in place.
Crews have gained access to the basement on the south side and are pulling back as the ladders operate.
Firefighters report progress in controlling the fire, though it is attempting to extend eastward.
Firefighters confirm no basement access is available on the north side of the building.
Firefighters have assigned safety officers to the north and west sides to maintain collapse zones.
Firefighters are managing water flow and maintaining the collapse zone on the south side for safety because people are creeping up.
Fire investigations and utility services are en route to assist at the scene.
Rescue teams are assessing exposure and evacuation needs on the east side of the building.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the alpha side.
Crews are cutting some fences and poles on the north side of a nearby park.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for, and efforts continue on the north side of the building.
Rescue teams have been cleared from the scene by police.
Rescue teams confirm all personnel are accounted for and safe on the opposite side of the building.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for and safe as they continue their defensive strategy.
Crews are working to position equipment on the Bravo side and may deploy an aerial unit from the south side.
Firefighters are establishing collapse zones as they prepare for a defensive strategy.
Command recommends switching to a defensive strategy due to heavy smoke and flames through the roof.
Firefighters have organized teams on the south side and alpha division to manage the fire response effectively.
Firefighters are redeploying additional equipment to the delta side to address visible smoke and flames.
Firefighters report dark, turbulent smoke from the alpha side and may switch to a defensive strategy soon.
Crews are focusing on accessing the basement for a primary search and further assessment.
Firefighters confirm the fire has self-vented through the roof, with most activity on the delta side.
Firefighters are repositioning equipment to better access the fire from different sides of the building.
Crews are coordinating efforts from the Alpha side of the building, with additional units arriving to assist.
Firefighters are assessing potential exposures and verifying the building's structure, including the basement.
Additional fire units have arrived, and a primary search is underway.
According to firefighters, there's smoke and flames visible from the front of the building, and they are beginning to attack the blaze.
Firefighters have been informed that the fire is located in the building's basement.
Firefighters have arrived at the commercial building fire.
Firefighters have received a 911 report of a structure fire in a commercial building with hazardous materials.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1420 Edith Blvd SE.
Firefighters are setting up additional lighting to improve visibility at the scene.
Crews are backing away from the south wall due to concerns about a potential collapse.
Firefighters are adjusting the ladder to target void spaces on the north side at a horizontal angle.
Fire command is beginning to clear units from the scene, except for a few specified teams.
Rescue teams are being released from the scene as their assistance is no longer needed.
Firefighters are ensuring safety by maintaining a clear collapse zone around the building.
According to firefighters, flames are breaking through the roofline on the north side, requiring adjustments to their strategy.
Crews on the south side are backing up to allow aerial units to operate safely.
Firefighters are increasing water flow on the south side, with three lines soon in operation. Flames are visible on the north side.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the south side to target voids in the structure.
Firefighters are temporarily shutting down aerial units to reassess and tackle the fire from the ground level.
Firefighters confirm they have sufficient resources and no longer need additional utility services on site.
Firefighters report heavy brown smoke pushing south, with only the ladder currently in operation. Ground monitors may be set up.
Firefighters are pulling back from the smoke and will use a ground monitor for better reach.
Firefighters are advised to avoid the south side of the roof for safety reasons.
All individuals with special medical needs have been relocated off-site, and no additional city services are required.
Exposures to the south have been evacuated, while residents to the north are sheltering in place.
Crews have gained access to the basement on the south side and are pulling back as the ladders operate.
Firefighters report progress in controlling the fire, though it is attempting to extend eastward.
Firefighters confirm no basement access is available on the north side of the building.
Firefighters have assigned safety officers to the north and west sides to maintain collapse zones.
Firefighters are managing water flow and maintaining the collapse zone on the south side for safety because people are creeping up.
Fire investigations and utility services are en route to assist at the scene.
Rescue teams are assessing exposure and evacuation needs on the east side of the building.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the alpha side.
Crews are cutting some fences and poles on the north side of a nearby park.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for, and efforts continue on the north side of the building.
Rescue teams have been cleared from the scene by police.
Rescue teams confirm all personnel are accounted for and safe on the opposite side of the building.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for and safe as they continue their defensive strategy.
Crews are working to position equipment on the Bravo side and may deploy an aerial unit from the south side.
Firefighters are establishing collapse zones as they prepare for a defensive strategy.
Command recommends switching to a defensive strategy due to heavy smoke and flames through the roof.
Firefighters have organized teams on the south side and alpha division to manage the fire response effectively.
Firefighters are redeploying additional equipment to the delta side to address visible smoke and flames.
Firefighters report dark, turbulent smoke from the alpha side and may switch to a defensive strategy soon.
Crews are focusing on accessing the basement for a primary search and further assessment.
Firefighters confirm the fire has self-vented through the roof, with most activity on the delta side.
Firefighters are repositioning equipment to better access the fire from different sides of the building.
Crews are coordinating efforts from the Alpha side of the building, with additional units arriving to assist.
Firefighters are assessing potential exposures and verifying the building's structure, including the basement.
Additional fire units have arrived, and a primary search is underway.
According to firefighters, there's smoke and flames visible from the front of the building, and they are beginning to attack the blaze.
Firefighters have been informed that the fire is located in the building's basement.
Firefighters have arrived at the commercial building fire.
Firefighters have received a 911 report of a structure fire in a commercial building with hazardous materials.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1420 Edith Blvd SE.
Firefighters are setting up additional lighting to improve visibility at the scene.
Crews are backing away from the south wall due to concerns about a potential collapse.
Firefighters are adjusting the ladder to target void spaces on the north side at a horizontal angle.
Fire command is beginning to clear units from the scene, except for a few specified teams.
Rescue teams are being released from the scene as their assistance is no longer needed.
Firefighters are ensuring safety by maintaining a clear collapse zone around the building.
According to firefighters, flames are breaking through the roofline on the north side, requiring adjustments to their strategy.
Crews on the south side are backing up to allow aerial units to operate safely.
Firefighters are increasing water flow on the south side, with three lines soon in operation. Flames are visible on the north side.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the south side to target voids in the structure.
Firefighters are temporarily shutting down aerial units to reassess and tackle the fire from the ground level.
Firefighters confirm they have sufficient resources and no longer need additional utility services on site.
Firefighters report heavy brown smoke pushing south, with only the ladder currently in operation. Ground monitors may be set up.
Firefighters are pulling back from the smoke and will use a ground monitor for better reach.
Firefighters are advised to avoid the south side of the roof for safety reasons.
All individuals with special medical needs have been relocated off-site, and no additional city services are required.
Exposures to the south have been evacuated, while residents to the north are sheltering in place.
Crews have gained access to the basement on the south side and are pulling back as the ladders operate.
Firefighters report progress in controlling the fire, though it is attempting to extend eastward.
Firefighters confirm no basement access is available on the north side of the building.
Firefighters have assigned safety officers to the north and west sides to maintain collapse zones.
Firefighters are managing water flow and maintaining the collapse zone on the south side for safety because people are creeping up.
Fire investigations and utility services are en route to assist at the scene.
Rescue teams are assessing exposure and evacuation needs on the east side of the building.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the alpha side.
Crews are cutting some fences and poles on the north side of a nearby park.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for, and efforts continue on the north side of the building.
Rescue teams have been cleared from the scene by police.
Rescue teams confirm all personnel are accounted for and safe on the opposite side of the building.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for and safe as they continue their defensive strategy.
Crews are working to position equipment on the Bravo side and may deploy an aerial unit from the south side.
Firefighters are establishing collapse zones as they prepare for a defensive strategy.
Command recommends switching to a defensive strategy due to heavy smoke and flames through the roof.
Firefighters have organized teams on the south side and alpha division to manage the fire response effectively.
Firefighters are redeploying additional equipment to the delta side to address visible smoke and flames.
Firefighters report dark, turbulent smoke from the alpha side and may switch to a defensive strategy soon.
Crews are focusing on accessing the basement for a primary search and further assessment.
Firefighters confirm the fire has self-vented through the roof, with most activity on the delta side.
Firefighters are repositioning equipment to better access the fire from different sides of the building.
Crews are coordinating efforts from the Alpha side of the building, with additional units arriving to assist.
Firefighters are assessing potential exposures and verifying the building's structure, including the basement.
Additional fire units have arrived, and a primary search is underway.
According to firefighters, there's smoke and flames visible from the front of the building, and they are beginning to attack the blaze.
Firefighters have been informed that the fire is located in the building's basement.
Firefighters have arrived at the commercial building fire.
Firefighters have received a 911 report of a structure fire in a commercial building with hazardous materials.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1420 Edith Blvd SE.
Firefighters are setting up additional lighting to improve visibility at the scene.
Crews are backing away from the south wall due to concerns about a potential collapse.
Firefighters are adjusting the ladder to target void spaces on the north side at a horizontal angle.
Fire command is beginning to clear units from the scene, except for a few specified teams.
Rescue teams are being released from the scene as their assistance is no longer needed.
Firefighters are ensuring safety by maintaining a clear collapse zone around the building.
According to firefighters, flames are breaking through the roofline on the north side, requiring adjustments to their strategy.
Crews on the south side are backing up to allow aerial units to operate safely.
Firefighters are increasing water flow on the south side, with three lines soon in operation. Flames are visible on the north side.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the south side to target voids in the structure.
Firefighters are temporarily shutting down aerial units to reassess and tackle the fire from the ground level.
Firefighters confirm they have sufficient resources and no longer need additional utility services on site.
Firefighters report heavy brown smoke pushing south, with only the ladder currently in operation. Ground monitors may be set up.
Firefighters are pulling back from the smoke and will use a ground monitor for better reach.
Firefighters are advised to avoid the south side of the roof for safety reasons.
All individuals with special medical needs have been relocated off-site, and no additional city services are required.
Exposures to the south have been evacuated, while residents to the north are sheltering in place.
Crews have gained access to the basement on the south side and are pulling back as the ladders operate.
Firefighters report progress in controlling the fire, though it is attempting to extend eastward.
Firefighters confirm no basement access is available on the north side of the building.
Firefighters have assigned safety officers to the north and west sides to maintain collapse zones.
Firefighters are managing water flow and maintaining the collapse zone on the south side for safety because people are creeping up.
Fire investigations and utility services are en route to assist at the scene.
Rescue teams are assessing exposure and evacuation needs on the east side of the building.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the alpha side.
Crews are cutting some fences and poles on the north side of a nearby park.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for, and efforts continue on the north side of the building.
Rescue teams have been cleared from the scene by police.
Rescue teams confirm all personnel are accounted for and safe on the opposite side of the building.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for and safe as they continue their defensive strategy.
Crews are working to position equipment on the Bravo side and may deploy an aerial unit from the south side.
Firefighters are establishing collapse zones as they prepare for a defensive strategy.
Command recommends switching to a defensive strategy due to heavy smoke and flames through the roof.
Firefighters have organized teams on the south side and alpha division to manage the fire response effectively.
Firefighters are redeploying additional equipment to the delta side to address visible smoke and flames.
Firefighters report dark, turbulent smoke from the alpha side and may switch to a defensive strategy soon.
Crews are focusing on accessing the basement for a primary search and further assessment.
Firefighters confirm the fire has self-vented through the roof, with most activity on the delta side.
Firefighters are repositioning equipment to better access the fire from different sides of the building.
Crews are coordinating efforts from the Alpha side of the building, with additional units arriving to assist.
Firefighters are assessing potential exposures and verifying the building's structure, including the basement.
Additional fire units have arrived, and a primary search is underway.
According to firefighters, there's smoke and flames visible from the front of the building, and they are beginning to attack the blaze.
Firefighters have been informed that the fire is located in the building's basement.
Firefighters have arrived at the commercial building fire.
Firefighters have received a 911 report of a structure fire in a commercial building with hazardous materials.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1420 Edith Blvd SE.
Firefighters are setting up additional lighting to improve visibility at the scene.
Crews are backing away from the south wall due to concerns about a potential collapse.
Firefighters are adjusting the ladder to target void spaces on the north side at a horizontal angle.
Fire command is beginning to clear units from the scene, except for a few specified teams.
Rescue teams are being released from the scene as their assistance is no longer needed.
Firefighters are ensuring safety by maintaining a clear collapse zone around the building.
According to firefighters, flames are breaking through the roofline on the north side, requiring adjustments to their strategy.
Crews on the south side are backing up to allow aerial units to operate safely.
Firefighters are increasing water flow on the south side, with three lines soon in operation. Flames are visible on the north side.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the south side to target voids in the structure.
Firefighters are temporarily shutting down aerial units to reassess and tackle the fire from the ground level.
Firefighters confirm they have sufficient resources and no longer need additional utility services on site.
Firefighters report heavy brown smoke pushing south, with only the ladder currently in operation. Ground monitors may be set up.
Firefighters are pulling back from the smoke and will use a ground monitor for better reach.
Firefighters are advised to avoid the south side of the roof for safety reasons.
All individuals with special medical needs have been relocated off-site, and no additional city services are required.
Exposures to the south have been evacuated, while residents to the north are sheltering in place.
Crews have gained access to the basement on the south side and are pulling back as the ladders operate.
Firefighters report progress in controlling the fire, though it is attempting to extend eastward.
Firefighters confirm no basement access is available on the north side of the building.
Firefighters have assigned safety officers to the north and west sides to maintain collapse zones.
Firefighters are managing water flow and maintaining the collapse zone on the south side for safety because people are creeping up.
Fire investigations and utility services are en route to assist at the scene.
Rescue teams are assessing exposure and evacuation needs on the east side of the building.
Firefighters are setting up a mercury monitor on the alpha side.
Crews are cutting some fences and poles on the north side of a nearby park.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for, and efforts continue on the north side of the building.
Rescue teams have been cleared from the scene by police.
Rescue teams confirm all personnel are accounted for and safe on the opposite side of the building.
Firefighters confirm all units are accounted for and safe as they continue their defensive strategy.
Crews are working to position equipment on the Bravo side and may deploy an aerial unit from the south side.
Firefighters are establishing collapse zones as they prepare for a defensive strategy.
Command recommends switching to a defensive strategy due to heavy smoke and flames through the roof.
Firefighters have organized teams on the south side and alpha division to manage the fire response effectively.
Firefighters are redeploying additional equipment to the delta side to address visible smoke and flames.
Firefighters report dark, turbulent smoke from the alpha side and may switch to a defensive strategy soon.
Crews are focusing on accessing the basement for a primary search and further assessment.
Firefighters confirm the fire has self-vented through the roof, with most activity on the delta side.
Firefighters are repositioning equipment to better access the fire from different sides of the building.
Crews are coordinating efforts from the Alpha side of the building, with additional units arriving to assist.
Firefighters are assessing potential exposures and verifying the building's structure, including the basement.
Additional fire units have arrived, and a primary search is underway.
According to firefighters, there's smoke and flames visible from the front of the building, and they are beginning to attack the blaze.
Firefighters have been informed that the fire is located in the building's basement.
Firefighters have arrived at the commercial building fire.
Firefighters have received a 911 report of a structure fire in a commercial building with hazardous materials.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1420 Edith Blvd SE.
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