Explosion at El Paso's Sun Metro Operations Center injures seven
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On February 11, 2025, a significant explosion occurred at the Sun Metro Transit Operations Center in East El Paso, Texas, resulting in a large fire and multiple injuries. The incident took place around 1 p.m. in the bus maintenance garage area.
The explosion led to a two-alarm fire, prompting a response from over 100 firefighters and approximately 48 fire units. The blaze caused severe structural damage, including the collapse of the building's roof and walls. Despite the extensive damage, no firefighters were injured during the operation.
A total of seven individuals were assessed for injuries. Four were transported to local hospitals, with two reported in critical condition and one in serious condition. The remaining three declined hospitalization.
In response to the incident, Sun Metro announced that its public bus fixed-route transportation service would operate on a reduced Sunday/holiday schedule for a week starting Wednesday, February 12, due to the damage sustained at their headquarters.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation by the El Paso Fire Department. Notably, operations at the nearby El Paso International Airport were unaffected by the incident.
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