ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews say they suspect arson is the cause of a fire in the bosque Tuesday morning. According to AFR, crews were dispatched around 8:46 a.m. to reports of smoke in the bosque near Bridge Blvd. by the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
A total of 26 firefighters were on the scene to extinguish the 1/4 acre fire. “Wildland fires are extremely labor-intensive. Firefighters will be here, they’ve already been here for at least an hour and they’ll probably be there for at least that much longer making sure that it’s 100% not only contained but out and to prevent it from spreading,” said AFR Public Information Officer Tom Ruiz.
This is the latest in a string of at least 10 different fires that have recently happened in the bosque. No injuries have been reported.
Crews respond to fire in bosque June 22, 2021. 
Crews respond to fire in bosque June 22, 2021.
