Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – Two people were injured following an explosion at an apartment complex in Northeast Albuquerque Saturday.
At approximately 1:00p.m., Albuquerque Fire Rescue Units responded to 12899 Central Avenue NE, for reports of an explosion.
Rescue 12 arrived at the scene and reported that several apartments were affected by the explosion. Two individuals sustained injuries as a result of the explosion. The apartment building was evacuated. One person was taken to a local hospital, while the other was evaluated on-scene and released.
AFR Heavy Technical Rescue Squad 2 assessed the structural integrity of the building. New Mexico Gas Company secured the gas to the entire building.
Albuquerque Police Department Bomb Squad arrived at the scene and coordinated their investigation with AFR Fire Investigators.
The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion.
