News Flash Home
The original item was published from 7/7/2021 12:44:21 PM to 7/17/2021 12:00:01 AM.

News Flash

News Releases

Posted on: July 7, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Fire Damages Warehouse on Las Cruces Avenue

West Las Cruces Avenue Fire

A working sprinkler system inside a downtown-area warehouse is credited with helping contain a rubbish fire that threatened to burn the entire building on Monday.

Shortly after 1 p.m. on Monday, July 5, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to what was determined to be a rubbish fire at a warehouse at 741 W. Las Cruces Ave. Firefighters entered the warehouse and found heavy smoke and fire along the east wall of the building. The building’s sprinkler system automatically activated, helping contain the fire until crews were able to fully extinguish it.

Firefighters had the fire contained within 15 minutes.

The building was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.

The Las Cruces Fire Department credits a working sprinkler system with helping prevent the fire from spreading and damaging more of the building. LCFD encourages the professional installation and utilization of a sprinkler or fire suppression system in buildings that do not already have such a system.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in News Releases

Thomas Branigan Library

Crocodile Movie for Families

Posted on: June 5, 2023
Books

Community Cookbook Project

Posted on: June 5, 2023
Lane Closure (1)

South Solano Drive Lane Closure

Posted on: June 5, 2023
City Councilors

City Council to Meet June 5, 2023

Posted on: June 2, 2023
Books

Children's Book Fair at Sage Café

Posted on: June 2, 2023
Water Manhole COver

University Avenue Water Outages

Posted on: June 2, 2023
Visita Las Cruces Unveils New Logo

Visit Las Cruces Unveils New Logo

Posted on: May 30, 2023
Kids Expo

Kids EXPO 2023

Posted on: May 26, 2023
Model wearing dress made out of recycled items

Trashion Fashion Show

Posted on: May 25, 2023
Free Swim Days 2023

Free Swim Days 2023

Posted on: May 22, 2023
Photo of Downtown Las Cruces from sidewalk looking at the exterior signs of businesses.

SizeUp Business Tool

Posted on: May 15, 2023
People watching a movie in the park

2023 Movies in the Park

Posted on: May 11, 2023
Shoulder Work

Las Cruces Dam Maintenance

Posted on: May 1, 2023
Lane Closure (1)

Solano Drive Lane Closures

Posted on: April 5, 2023
Shoulder Work

Madrid Avenue Construction

Posted on: February 17, 2023
Volunteers picking up trash in front of colorful mural

Team Up to Clean Up 2023!

Posted on: January 19, 2023
Road Closed Sign

Westway Avenue Closure

Posted on: November 2, 2022