Mayor Eric Enriquez City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
Mayor Eric Enriquez City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment on Nevada Avenue early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. on January 19, 2025, when they were dispatched to 1115 Nevada Avenue following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames emanating from multiple windows in one unit of a multi-family building.
Firefighters quickly entered the affected apartment, successfully bringing the blaze under control within 20 minutes and containing it to the single unit. Medical assistance was provided on-site to one resident, who did not require further transportation. The American Red Cross has been engaged to assist two residents with temporary housing arrangements.
The cause of the fire and the estimated damage are still being investigated.
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