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Central fire station opens; city of El Paso settles Daniel Villegas lawsuit
By El Paso Matters
· July 10, 2026
· 7 min read
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Central El Paso Fire Station Opens its Doors for Service
The El Paso Fire Department’s new Central Fire Station opened Thursday i...
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
Reading time: 7 min
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Central El Paso Fire Station Opens its Doors for Service
The El Paso Fire Department’s new Central Fire Station opened Thursday i...
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