Fire in Sandia Mountains

There is a fire burning in the Sandia mountains four miles southeast of Bernalillo.

 The fire, which has been named the Piedra Fire, is approximately 50 acres in size, according to Fire Information Officer Karen Takai. 

The fire, which began around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, is burning in ponderosa pine and fir. Several spot fires to the east of the main fire have been located. The cause of the fire is unknown. Officials say no structures are in danger and the cause of the blaze near the historic village of Placitas is unknown. 

Hotshot crews and Bureau of Indian Affairs crews are onsite, helicopters are making bucket drops, and two air tankers and two air support modules are at the fire. 

As a precaution, Loop Road has been closed has the Piedra Lisa trail at the south end off of the FR 333. 

Albuquerque health officials issued a health alert due to wildfire smoke until Friday morning.

Fire in Sandia Mountains