'Firefighters were amazing' during Sandia Creek Fire

Julie Reeder

Publisher

The Sandia fire last Sunday, Sept. 4, burned 30 acres. It was first reported at 1:34 p.m. in the 39000 block of Sandia Creek Road north of De Luz Road. This scenario is what our local fire crews have been training for and keep watch for, especially in a Purple Flag condition. They also, after learning from the Rice fire and other fires, know to crush it right away with help from other agencies, air tankers, helicopters, etc. Whatever it takes to stop the spread, especially in our dry brush and trees, hills and valleys.

The Sandia fire was on and around the popular landma...