{"id":2402391,"date":"2025-02-13T14:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T19:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/large-explosion-near-texas-airport-triggers-major-emergency-response\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T14:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T19:59:49","slug":"large-explosion-near-texas-airport-triggers-major-emergency-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/large-explosion-near-texas-airport-triggers-major-emergency-response\/","title":{"rendered":"Large Explosion Near Texas Airport Triggers Major Emergency Response"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flarge-explosion-near-texas-airport-triggers-major-emergency-response%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2402391&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A critically important fire and\u200b explosion occurred at the El Paso transit facility&#8217;s maintenance center, critically injuring\u200c two individuals on tuesday.Over 100 firefighters and 48 units responded to the incident, which \u2064began shortly after\u2064 1 \u2062p.m.\u2064 The cause of the fire remains unknown, and \u200bamong the seven injured, two were hospitalized in critical condition, including a Sun Metro employee named German Garcia, who <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">sustained life-threatening injuries<\/a> and is currently in a burn unit in Phoenix, \u200bArizona. The incident has \u200dled to reduced \u200dbus \u2062service in El Paso, with local officials \u2063seeking patience\u2062 from \u200cthe public while they investigate the cause and support the affected staff.The community\u200b is rallying to \u2063support Garcia\u2019s\u2062 family with fundraising efforts to help cover medical \u2064expenses.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A fire and explosion inside the maintenance center of the El Paso transit facility left two people in critical condition on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Over 100 firefighters and 48 units responded to the fire, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktsm.com\/local\/el-paso-news\/vehicle-explodes-at-sun-metro-operations-center-in-central-el-paso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KTSM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Fire Chief Robert Arvizu said the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fire-everywhere-massive-blaze-engulfs-industrial-building-explosions-send-debris-flying-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire<\/a> and explosion erupted just after 1 p.m. at an indoor maintenance area at the Sun Metro Operations Center.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of the fire was not known.<\/p>\n<p>Seven people were injured in the fire. Of the four who were hospitalized, two were listed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-two-injured-others-believed-dead-gas-station-explodes-us-heartland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">critical<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>One Sun Metro employee, German Garcia sustained life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition in a burn unit at a Phoenix hospital, said Daphne Flores, who indicated she was a friend of the family, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotimes.com\/story\/news\/2025\/02\/13\/el-paso-shows-support-for-man-burned-in-sun-metro-explosion\/78486215007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">El Paso Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Today has been both a miracle and a devastating day. Our beloved German, a devoted family man, was tragically caught in the Sun Metro fire and has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rogan-rips-seattle-a-third-world-country-about-to-implode\/\" title=\"Rogan Rips Seattle: \u2018A Third World Country About To Implode\u2019\">suffered life-threatening injuries<\/a>. He is currently receiving critical care in Phoenix, AZ, where he will need to remain for an extended period as he fights to recover,&rdquo; Flores wrote on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/help-germans-family-through-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoFundMe<\/a> for Garcia&rsquo;s family.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BREAKING<\/a>: Massive Vehicle Explosion at Sun Metro Operations Center on Montana Ave in East El Paso Leaves Four Injured, One Seriously; Montana Ave Closed from Wedgewood to Yarbrough as 45 Fire Units Respond <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JeUSdVqSAR\">pic.twitter.com\/JeUSdVqSAR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Veritas Report (@veritasalerts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/veritasalerts\/status\/1889461818000544230?\">February 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;During this unimaginable time, his family is facing not only emotional distress but also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/unpaid-property-taxes-skyrocket-in-nyc-while-ag-james-goes-after-trump\/\" title=\"Outstanding NYC property taxes surge as AG James targets Trump\">overwhelming financial burden<\/a> of medical expenses, travel, and daily needs. We are reaching out to our community, friends, and anyone willing to help support them through this hardship,&rdquo; she wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the incident, El Paso&rsquo;s bus system is running on a reduced schedule.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We understand that the public and the media have many questions, and we are committed to providing answers,&rdquo; Sun Metro Director Anthony Dekeyzer said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktsm.com\/news\/8-people-hurt-2-transported-to-phoenix-after-sun-metro-fire-city-responds-with-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KTSM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;However, at this time, we ask for patience as we focus on supporting our staff and stabilizing operations,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Explosion rocks El Paso as fire causes black smoke near airport<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KmA8CTYhnP\">https:\/\/t.co\/KmA8CTYhnP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Troy Kimmel (@troykimmelwx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/troykimmelwx\/status\/1889425057971056708?\">February 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  The fire and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/shocking-video-explosion-literally-blows-top-off-boat-refueling-dock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">explosion<\/a> prompted evacuations on Tuesday, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/kfoxtv.com\/news\/local\/vehicle-explosion-at-bus-center-near-el-paso-airport-texas-tx-sun-metro-montana-avenue-yarbrough-wedgewood-smoke-dark-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KFOX-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>KFOX reported that a second injured person was in a Phoenix burn unit, but the individual&rsquo;s name was not released.<\/p>\n<p>The El Paso Fire Department is investigating the fire&rsquo;s cause.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;My thoughts and prayers are with those who were injured, their families, and everyone affected by this devastating incident,&rdquo; El Paso Mayor Renard Johnsons said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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More than 100 firefighters and 48 units were dispatched to the scene, as reported by KTSM. Deputy Fire Chief Robert Arvizu stated that the incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. in an indoor maintenance section of the Sun Metro Operations Center, with the cause still unknown. Seven people sustained injuries, with four requiring hospitalization; among them, two are in critical condition. One employee, German Garcia, is receiving critical care for life-threatening injuries at a burn unit in Phoenix, according to his friend Daphne Flores. She described it as both a miraculous and devastating day for Garcia&#8217;s family on a GoFundMe page set up to assist them during this challenging time due to medical expenses and other needs. The El Paso bus system is currently operating on a reduced schedule following the incident, while investigations into its cause are ongoing by local authorities. Mayor Renard Johnson expressed his thoughts and prayers for those affected by this tragic event<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2402392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Texas-Fire.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[32327,35224,50354,50356,50355],"class_list":["post-2402391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-breaking-news","tag-emergency-response","tag-large-explosion","tag-regional-incident","tag-texas-airport"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Texas-Fire.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2402391"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2402395,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402391\/revisions\/2402395"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2402392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2402391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2402391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2402391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}