Firefighters assist Doña Ana County with Hondo Road house fire
Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County crews battling a wind-driven house fire on Hondo Road that spread through the structure Sunday afternoon.
Wind-driven blaze spreads through structure Sunday afternoon
Organ Mountain News report
LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County crews Sunday afternoon with a residential structure fire on the 9400 block of Hondo Road.
The fire began just before 2:30 p.m. April 26. Las Cruces Fire Department crews responded with two engines, a battalion chief and a truck company to assist county firefighters.
Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy, wind-driven fire conditions. The fire spread throughout the structure, including the attic and areas beneath the building.
Firefighters assisted with establishing a water supply and suppressing the fire. Crews brought the blaze under control within about 20 minutes, but remained on scene for about an hour to extinguish hotspots.
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