Explosion Injures Five, Causes Fire Near El Paso

A significant fire erupted at the Sun Metro Transit Operations Center in East El Paso, following a vehicle explosion that occurred around 1 p.m. near the El Paso International Airport. The incident resulted in at least five people being injured, with four transported to local hospitals, and caused the collapse of the building's roof and walls. Thick smoke was visible in the area, leading to traffic closures on Montana Avenue and Wedgewood Drive. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, and while Sun Metro routes continue to operate, delays are expected. Evacuations were conducted as emergency crews responded to the Condition 4 fire, and the situation is still developing with limited details available.