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AFR: Explosion at Albuquerque apartment ruled an accident

Headline from KRQE Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said an explosion at a northeast apartment appears to be an accident. Firefighters responded to the fire Sunday afternoon at the complex on Central near Tramway. Two people were hurt, and one was taken to the hospital.

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  1. KOB 4

    AFR: Explosion injures 2 at Albuquerque apartment (opens KOB 4)

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    An explosion damaged several apartments in Albuquerque, hurt two people and forced an evacuation Saturday.

  2. KRQE Albuquerque

    AFR crews respond to apartment explosion injuring two in Albuquerque (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews were called to the area southeast of Albuquerque on Saturday for reports of an explosion injuring two people. AFR crews said at about 1:30 p.m., they were called to an apartment complex at 12899 Central Avenue Northeast, near I-40.

  3. KRQE Albuquerque

    Apartment explosion, Detention decision, Gusty winds, Reptile rescued, Fermentation fest (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] Residents displaced after apartment explosion injures two in Albuquerque - AFR crews were called to southeast of Albuquerque on Saturday for reports of an explosion injuring two people and affecting several apartment units.

  4. KRQE Albuquerque

    AFR: Explosion at Albuquerque apartment ruled an accident (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said an explosion at a northeast apartment appears to be an accident. Firefighters responded to the fire Sunday afternoon at the complex on Central near Tramway. Two people were hurt, and one was taken to the hospital.

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