Cause of East El Paso apartment fire still under investigation
Update (August 23, 2024): A spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department says the American Red Cross is still helping the 20 displaced residents. The investigation into the fire is still ongoing.
"After a thorough investigation conducted by the Fire Marshal's Office Investigators, it was determined that the cause of the fire was the act of one or multiple individuals; it is still being determined if the incident was intentional or accidental," the spokesperson explained.
The Fire Marshal's Office is requesting anyone with information share it with investigators at 915-212-5600.
Update: A spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department confirms to ABC-7 that 16 adults and 4 children were displaced by the fire.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- At least one building was completely destroyed and several others affected early Monday morning after a condition 3 fire in East El Paso, according to the El Paso Fire Department.
The fire happened at 8500 Viscount Blvd. According to officials, the call came in at 12:17 a.m.
Fire dispatchers said the building was occupied at the time, but no injuries are currently being reported. In total, officials say 8 apartment units were affected by the fire.
The Red Cross will be assisting those who were impacted by the fire.
The fire has been put out and the Fire Marshal's office is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
This is a developing story.
