GALLUP, N.M. — Police and fire crews are investigating a possible explosion and fire Tuesday morning near downtown Gallup.

Around 10 a.m. Tuesday, the police and fire departments in Gallup learned about a potential explosion and fire in the area of Round House Lane, between U.S. Route 66 and Interstate 40, near downtown.

According to Gallup Police Chief Erin Toadlena-Pablo, the fire is out. She told KOB 4 that it appeared a tanker exploded on BNSF Railway property between Route 66 and I-40.

Police closed Route 66 at 2nd Street and Route 66 at 3rd Street – and Maloney Avenue at 2nd Street and Maloney at 3rd Street. They also evacuated the area for safety reasons.

New Mexico State Police’s hazmat team will investigate.

Details are limited at this time. We will keep you updated on KOB.com and KOB 4 Eyewitness News.