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Dumpster fire sparks alarm near Las Cruces Whataburger, Las Cruces NM

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/27/2025 07:24 PM

N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Alarm rises over a dumpster fire near a Las Cruces Whataburger after two individuals ignite flames and one lies on the ground, prompting urgent police response.

Audio|Source: Las Cruces/Dona Ana Public Safety

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Transcript:

00:00

Yeah, that's near North Main Street at the Whataburger, RAPIDivision.

00:04

Fager and Sni area that are starting a dumpster on fire break.

00:09

We have two subjects that were out flashing flashlight near it, about 150 yards from the structure itself, break.

00:19

We have one subject wearing gray sweats with a gray hoodie.

00:22

Another is going to have a plaid hoodie on.

00:24

We have a male subject that's possibly on the ground as well.

00:27

Break.

00:29

Unknown weapons, we are still gathering.

00:31

Fire will be started.

00:34

Thank you. Thank you.

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N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

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