Albuquerque Fire Rescue reports decrease in 'significant working structure fires'

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they responded to 324 significant working structure fires last year which is 18 fewer than in 2023. Fires that require crews to link up to a water supply are considered a "significant event alert." APD adding police service aides to bike patrolsThe department said fire prevention efforts, code enforcement, improved building materials, and more efficient HVAC units all played a part in the decline. While those fires are down, AFR