Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire on Second Street early Friday morning.
About 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 500 block of Second Street. Upon arrival, crews discovered heavy fire coming a single-story house. Five people were helped away from the house, including two men, two women, and a child.
The fire was brought under control in less than 30 minutes. The structure sustained heave fire and smoke damage.
Two residents were burned and received treatment at a local hospital. No firefighters were injured in the incident. The American Red Cross was called to help find temporary accommodations for the residents.
The cause of the fire and estimated loss are still under investigation.
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