Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to an albuquerque fire at 4220 Broadway Blvd SE around 6:35 PM, where first-arriving crews found flames burning near a building. The response was raised to a 1st alarm, then to a 2nd alarm as firefighters kept working the scene.
Broadway Blvd SE at Prosperity Ave
Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to assist, and Engine 2 was already in the area on another outside fire when crews reportedly saw smoke from the recycling plant blaze and moved to the scene. The fire remained active as firefighters worked to contain it and keep it from reaching nearby structures.
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office shut down Broadway Blvd SE in both directions at Prosperity Ave, cutting off access near the plant while crews stayed on scene. That left the response centered on the block around the fire site, with fire crews and law enforcement handling two separate problems at once: suppression and traffic control.
BCFR Truck 38 Response
BCFR Truck 38 was the first unit to find flames near the building, and that initial find triggered the first escalation. The step up to a second alarm brought in more resources, showing the fire needed a larger response than the first-arriving units could handle alone.
For anyone trying to reach Broadway Blvd SE near Prosperity Ave, the closure means that stretch is not usable in either direction while firefighters keep working. The immediate priority is simple: keep clear of the area until the road is reopened and the scene is secure.
