Fire crews remained on the scene Tuesday after a significant blaze tore through a property in South-Central El Paso over the weekend. The fire began late Saturday evening, and responders continued working into the following week as investigators processed the scene.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday at 1314 Magoffin Avenue. Crews arrived to find heavy flames and smoke; firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and secure the area. During the ongoing on-scene work, authorities reported that human remains were located inside the property.
Local investigators, including fire officials and the medical examiner, have been involved since the discovery. At this stage, officials have not released the identity of any person connected to the remains, nor have they announced a confirmed cause of the fire. Evidence collection and scene examination were still underway as crews maintained a presence at the address.
Neighbors and nearby residents reported seeing emergency vehicles and efforts to contain the blaze. Road access near the scene was restricted while first responders completed their work, and community members were advised to avoid the area to allow investigators to conduct a thorough review without interruption.
Officials are asking anyone with information about the Saturday night fire to contact law enforcement. Further updates will be provided as investigations progress and as the medical examiner and fire investigators release additional findings.