ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque firefighters battled a massive apartment fire in the northwest part of the city Tuesday.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue says the fire started after 3 p.m. at the Puerta Del Sol apartments near Golf Course and McMahon.

AFR says one firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital. They say eight units were completely destroyed, but everyone got out OK.

Neighbors told KOB 4 they heard an explosion, but there’s no word on how the fire started.

Stay with KOB 4 Eyewitness News and KOB.com for updates.

RIGHT NOW: @abqfire is battling flames at Puerta Del Sol apartments on Golf Course and McMahon. Spokesperson says one firefighter is injured and was taken to the hospital. @KOB4 pic.twitter.com/S15dO8NpHg

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