Albuquerque firefighters spent Thursday morning trying to knock out an apartment complex fire. It took about six hours to get the fire under control.
We've learned the vacant complex has a troubled history.
"It's a heartbreaking loss, to say the least," said owner Chuck Sheldon.
Flames were shooting from the roof of the apartment complex, and within minutes, two of the four buildings were on fire. As the flames spread, Sheldon watched in disappointment.
"We just completed the construction on Building One, that's burned down, and Building Two," said Sheldon.
Formerly known as Western Palisades, this complex has had many problems in the past.
The City of Albuquerque even red-tagged it two years ago.
Sheldon bought the property, and was working with the city on re-construction.
Sheldon says they were planning to re-open in May.
