Overview
- Las Cruces Fire Department crews responded around 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 16 to a residence on the 1600 block of Sacramento Street.
- Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke and visible flames and brought the blaze under control within minutes.
- Seven occupants were transported to a local hospital for evaluation after the fire.
- One injured resident, a 46-year-old, remains hospitalized, according to officials.
- Authorities say the cause is under investigation and no damage estimate has been released.