Bosque fire near Tingley Beach 100 percent contained

2/2/2016 (Permalink)

The first call for the fire came in at 9:24 p.m. Saturday. There is no information on how the fire was started.

Albuquerque Fire Department says the Bosque fire near Tingley Beach is 100 percent contained and the area affected is estimated to be less than five acres.

According to AFD, approximately 20 crews and 50 firefighters remained on scene throughout the night working with the fire.

AFD says although the fire is 100 percent contained, very hazardous conditions still exist. Many hot spots still remain and winds are expected to be gusty Sunday.

AFD is asking everyone to stay clear of the Tingley Beach area.

There are no reported damages to the BioPark, Zoo, or Tingley Beach.

Albuquerque Fire Department received 911 calls reporting what looked like a camp fire Saturday night.

The first call for the fire came in at 9:24 p.m. Saturday. There is no information on how the fire was started, but AFD Chief David Downey says the cause is "suspicious." No injuries have been reported.

AFD says personnel are still working on extinguishing hot spots from Saturday's fire. Thirty personnel are on scene in 2 Brush trucks, 3 saw teams, 1 dozer, and 2 tenders.

The fire remains under investigation.  If anyone has any information regarding this latest Bosque fire, please call 242-COPS.

Source: http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s4033549.shtml#.VrFANrIrJhH