Firefighters Fall Into Basement During Blaze at Abandoned Albuquerque Home

Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 30, 2026 —

Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to a fire at a property located at 442 Alcazar St NE in Southeast Albuquerque. The structure, described as a boarded-up and abandoned home, became engulfed in flames, prompting a response from emergency services.

During the course of firefighting operations, a significant incident occurred when the basement floor of the structure collapsed. This collapse resulted in two firefighters falling into the basement area. Emergency personnel immediately attended to the affected firefighters.

Both individuals were evaluated on the scene by medical personnel. Fortunately, neither firefighter required transport to a hospital for further treatment. Their condition was stable following the evaluation.

The fire caused extensive damage to the home. By the time the incident was brought under control, the house was declared a total loss, indicating severe structural and content damage. Investigators noted the presence of signs suggesting that the abandoned property may have been occupied by squatters.

The contractor’s name, the specific cause of the fire, and the timeline of events beyond the response were not immediately available.

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