BCFR crews battle fire at 3 South Valley properties

BCFR crews battle fire at 3 South Valley properties

Multiple Bernalillo County Fire Rescue crews are battling a major fire that has reportedly spread to three properties in the South Valley.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Multiple Bernalillo County Fire Rescue crews are battling a major fire that has reportedly spread to three properties in the South Valley.

According to Bernalillo County Fire Rescue, the fire started around 4:30 a.m., in the area. They say the fire is burning at a paper recycling company, a towing company and a salvage yard – and various items are on fire, including cars and paper pallets.

All South Valley units – five engines and four other trucks – are battling this fire, per BCFR. There are no evacuations at this time.

Second Street was shut down at Bowers Road and Valley High Road. It has reopened but Williams Street remains closed.

The fire is still burning, albeit much smaller than earlier. We will keep you updated.