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Firefighter sent to hospital after fire on Montana Avenue in Las Cruces
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- One firefighter went to a hospital after the Las Cruces Fire Department extinguished a fire in Las Cruces Saturday afternoon. It happened on the 1200 block of Montana Avenue near Las Cruces High School.
When crews arrived, they found the fire burning in a storage yar...
Key takeaway It happened on the 1200 block of Montana Avenue near Las Cruces High School.
Why this matters in The El Paso
This incident in Las Cruces has implications for El Paso 's own fire safety, given the proximity of the two cities and the potential for similar hazards in local storage yards. The fact that the fire was controlled within 15 minutes suggests a well-coordinated response from the Las Cruces Fire Department, which may inform El Paso's own emergency response strategies. As the cause of the fire is still under investigation, El Paso residents may want to review their own storage and fire safety practices to minimize the risk of similar incidents. Additionally, the injury of a firefighter serves as a reminder of the risks faced by emergency responders in the region, highlighting the need for continued support and resources for local fire departments. El Paso's own fire department may take note of the circumstances surrounding this incident to enhance their training and preparedness.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- One firefighter went to a hospital after the Las Cruces Fire Department extinguished a fire in Las Cruces Saturday afternoon. It happened on the 1200 block of Montana Avenue near Las Cruces High School.
When crews arrived, they found the fire burning in a storage yar...
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