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Serious Injuries Reported in Ochoa Street Apartment Fire Under Arson Investigation

KVIA••Armando Ramirez
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An apartment fire on the 700 block of Ochoa Street in El Paso has left one individual hospitalized in serious condition. The El Paso Fire Department received the emergency call at 3:34 AM, and the fire was extinguished by 4:08 AM. Initially reported as minor injuries, the victim's condition was later updated to serious. The El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Person unit is now investigating the incident as a potential arson case, highlighting the need for community awareness regarding fire safety and criminal activity in residential areas.

Key Details: • Fire reported at 3:34 AM, extinguished by 4:08 AM. • Location: 700 block of Ochoa Street, near Downtown El Paso. • Victim hospitalized in serious condition, initially reported as minor injuries. • Investigation into the fire is being conducted as an arson case.

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