{"id":5471,"date":"2026-11-07T00:50:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T00:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/burn-injury-claims-new-mexico\/apartment-fire-burn-injury-lawyer-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T07:36:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T07:36:07","slug":"apartment-fire-burn-injury-lawyer-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/burn-injury-claims-new-mexico\/apartment-fire-burn-injury-lawyer-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Albuquerque Apartment Fire Burn Injury Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5468\" alt=\"Investigator in a reflective vest and gloves photographs scorched fuel line and melted wiring under a sedan&#x27;s open hood.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/investigator-in-a-reflective-vest-and-gloves-photographs-sco-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/investigator-in-a-reflective-vest-and-gloves-photographs-sco-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/investigator-in-a-reflective-vest-and-gloves-photographs-sco-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/investigator-in-a-reflective-vest-and-gloves-photographs-sco-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/investigator-in-a-reflective-vest-and-gloves-photographs-sco-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/investigator-in-a-reflective-vest-and-gloves-photographs-sco-photo-1.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Albuquerque | Burn Injury Cases<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in an Apartment Fire? Get Clear Answers from El Gringo Law<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Burn injuries can mean surgery, long recovery and time away from work. We help Albuquerque-area residents understand their options after an apartment fire.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Request your free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Request your free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published November 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>An apartment fire burn injury lawyer in Albuquerque can review whether a fire in a rental building may support a personal injury claim. The building owner, landlord, or property manager may be involved, depending on what caused the fire and what they knew about it. El Gringo Law represents people hurt in New Mexico, including burn injury and wrongful death cases from residential fires in Bernalillo County and nearby areas.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is an Apartment Fire Burn Injury Claim?<\/h2>\n<p>An apartment fire burn injury claim is a personal injury claim for burns and related harm caused by a fire in a residential building. Tenants, guests, and visitors can all be hurt in these fires. When a fire causes a death, the wrongful death claim is brought by and in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person.<\/p>\n<p>Burn cases often fall under larger practice areas. This page covers premises liability, burn injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. Premises liability is the area of law about injuries caused by unsafe conditions on property. Catastrophic injuries are severe harms that often need long-term care.<\/p>\n<p>For more on burn claims across New Mexico, read our <a href=\"\/resources\/burn-injury-claims-new-mexico\/\">New Mexico burn injury claims guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The core question is simple. Did someone responsible fail to keep the building safe, and did that failure lead to the burns or the death?<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a fire in your apartment building left you burned or took a loved one&#x27;s life, you may have a claim against the party responsible, and our team can review it with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-charred-car-and-scattered-debris-sit-on-a-city-street-afte-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A charred car and scattered debris sit on a city street after a fire.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Causes Apartment Fires, and Who May Be Responsible?<\/h2>\n<p>The cause of the fire shapes who may be liable. Common causes in rental buildings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faulty or overloaded wiring<\/li>\n<li>Space heaters or cooking equipment left unattended<\/li>\n<li>Blocked or locked exits<\/li>\n<li>Smoke alarms that are disabled or missing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">New Mexico visitor duty instruction<\/a> applies when a visitor is hurt by an unreasonably dangerous condition.<\/p>\n<p>A landlord, owner, or property manager may be liable when a known or easily discoverable hazard was not fixed or warned about. Other parties, such as a maintenance contractor or a maker of a defective product, may also be involved.<\/p>\n<p>A negligence claim generally needs a duty, a breach of that duty, and a breach that was a proximate cause of harm. A proximate cause is one that, in a natural and continuous sequence, produces the injury. It need not be the only cause (<a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Repair requests, maintenance logs, and past complaints often matter. They can show what the owner knew and when. The firm reviews the cause of each fire before deciding how to proceed.<\/p>\n<h2>What Types of Burn Injuries Do Apartment Fire Victims Suffer?<\/h2>\n<p>Apartment fire victims can suffer burns of several depths. Some also suffer chemical or electrical burns from materials and wiring at the scene. Doctors classify burns by depth, from first-degree to third-degree.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First-degree burns<\/strong> affect the outer layer of skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second-degree burns<\/strong> reach deeper layers and often blister.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Third-degree burns<\/strong> damage skin through its full thickness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ameriburn.org\/resources\/burn-incidence-fact-sheet\/\">American Burn Association<\/a> publishes burn incidence data, including causes and survival. The most serious burns can fall within catastrophic injuries. Some cases also involve amputation or spinal cord injury. These cases often carry higher medical and care needs.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can an Apartment Fire Burn Claim Recover?<\/h2>\n<p>An apartment fire burn claim can seek money for losses the injury caused. Common losses include medical care, surgery, rehabilitation, prescriptions, future care, and lost income. The value of a claim depends on the facts, the severity of the injury, and the evidence. No amount can be predicted before the claim is investigated.<\/p>\n<p>If a fire causes a death, the claim becomes a wrongful death action. In an action brought under New Mexico&#8217;s wrongful death statute by and in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person, the jury may give such damages, compensatory and exemplary, as it deems fair and just, taking into consideration the pecuniary injury resulting from the death to the surviving party entitled to the judgment and having regard to the mitigating or aggravating circumstances attending the wrongful act, neglect or default (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">N.M. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>). Judgment proceeds are not liable for the decedent&#8217;s debts if the decedent left a spouse, child, father, mother, brother, sister, or child or children of a deceased child.<\/p>\n<p>Fault matters too. In any cause of action to which the doctrine of comparative fault applies, the doctrine imposing joint and several liability on two or more wrongdoers is abolished except as the statute otherwise provides, and the liability of any such defendants shall be several (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">N.M. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 41-3A-1<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>How Does an Apartment Fire Burn Claim Work?<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves from medical care to evidence gathering, insurance contact, and, if needed, a lawsuit. Early steps protect both your health and your claim.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Get medical care and keep every record.<\/strong> Save bills, discharge papers, and follow-up instructions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserve evidence.<\/strong> Take photos of injuries and damage. Keep your lease, repair requests, and messages with the landlord.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request the fire report.<\/strong> Ask the fire department for its incident report and any cause findings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigate the liability.<\/strong> Maintenance and inspection records and witness statements often shape the claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Present the claim, and file suit if needed.<\/strong> The claim may go to the responsible insurer first.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing matters. As a general rule, New Mexico law allows three years to bring an action for an injury to the person or reputation of any person (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">N.M. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>), but other rules or exceptions may change the deadline that applies in a particular case. A wrongful death action must be brought within three years, and the cause of action accrues as of the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>If a government housing authority owns the building, different notice and immunity rules may apply.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose El Gringo Law for an Apartment Fire Burn Claim?<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents people injured in New Mexico. Its practice areas include car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, sexual assault, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. Our team, including support staff, works with clients from first contact through the case.<\/p>\n<p>The firm represents clients in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. You can reach the firm through its contact form or by starting a chat on its website.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions About Apartment Fire Burn Injury Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can file a claim after an apartment fire?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An injured tenant, guest, or visitor can bring a personal injury claim. After a fatal fire, a wrongful death action must be brought by the deceased person&#8217;s personal representative (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><h3>Should I talk to the landlord&#8217;s insurance adjuster first?<\/h3>\n<p>Insurers may ask for a statement early. Think carefully before you give one, and get help with insurer contact.<\/p>\n<h3>What if another tenant caused the fire?<\/h3>\n<p>More than one party may share responsibility. In causes of action to which several liability applies, a defendant who establishes that the fault of another is a proximate cause of a plaintiff&#8217;s injury is liable only for that portion of the total dollar amount awarded as damages to the plaintiff that is equal to the ratio of that defendant&#8217;s fault to the total fault attributed to all persons, including plaintiffs, defendants and persons not party to the action (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">N.M. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 41-3A-1<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>What if I was partly at fault?<\/h3>\n<h3>How long do I have to file?<\/h3>\n<p>For many personal injury claims, the general limitation period under the statute is three years (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">N.M. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>), though whether that period applies, and when it begins to run, can depend on the facts, so the deadline for a specific claim may differ. Wrongful death actions run three years from the date of death.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the first consultation free?<\/h3>\n<p>The firm offers a free first consultation that is confidential and carries no obligation to continue (consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-investigator-in-a-reflective-vest-and-gloves-photographs-photo-16.jpg\" alt=\"An investigator in a reflective vest and gloves photographs a scorched fuel line and melted wiring under a sedan&#x27;s open hood.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With El Gringo Law About Your Apartment Fire Injury<\/h2>\n<p>If a fire in your building left you burned, or took someone you love, you may have a claim against the party responsible. Contact El Gringo Law through the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>, by phone, or by starting a chat. Responsible lawyer Josh Wood and the firm&#8217;s team are ready to review what happened.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we can help after an apartment fire<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on burn injury claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on personal injury matters, including burn injuries caused by fires in apartments and other residential buildings.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizing the facts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help gather the records, medical bills and details of the fire that matter to your claim.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-English guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your situation in clear terms so you can make informed decisions at every step.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attention to your recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team keeps your medical and personal needs in view while we work on the legal side of your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Be careful with insurance calls<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An insurance adjuster may ask you for a recorded statement soon after a fire. Think carefully before you give one, and consider speaking with a lawyer first.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Talk with El Gringo Law<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Talk with El Gringo Law<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What many burn injury victims face<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical treatment<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burns can require emergency care, skin grafts, wound care and long rehabilitation. Keeping thorough records of every treatment matters.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost income<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time away from work for treatment and recovery can add up quickly. We can help you document how the injury affects your job and finances.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions about the fire<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than one party may be involved in an apartment fire, and figuring out what happened takes careful work. We look at the facts of your situation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with Josh Wood about your apartment fire. 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