Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – One person was hospitalized as a result of a house fire early Thursday morning in southeast Albuquerque. Just before 5am this morning, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to a house fire at 440 California St SE. When units arrived, smoke and flames were inside and visible from the outside. The structure is a single story, single family residence.
The fire was knockdown in about 7 minutes. According to AFR, the building sustained significant damage to one of the bedrooms and a hallway. 4 adults were living in the house and were evaluated by EMS. One person was transported to a local hospital for medical care. No firefighters were injured. AFR is working with the American Red Cross to assist the displaced occupants and nearby family were also available to help.
AFR Fire Investigations division was also dispatched to this event to determine the origin and cause of the fire which has been determined to be accidental electrical malfunction.
