Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — More than a dozen residents were displaced due to a cooking fire at the La Vida Nueva Apartments in Albuquerque on Saturday night. Two people were trapped during the fire and had to be rescued from the second floor. One individual retreated to the balcony and was later taken to the hospital for injuries. Several units were badly damaged, and utilities were shut off in others. The American Red Cross assisted displaced residents with care packages and other support. Officials said the fire was accidental and determined to be caused by cooking, which is the most common cause of residential structure fires.
