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Fire engulfs non-permitted homes; Juárez officials
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Armando Ramirez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These structures were built without authorization on land that did not belong to the residents. A fire broke out on Saturday evening, destroying homes made of wood and cardboard.
A fire broke out on Saturday evening, destroying homes made of wood and cardboard. These structures were built without authorization on land that did not belong to the residents. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blaze. The families affected by the fire lost some of their belongings and were forced to relocate.
The incident occurred in an area that has experienced several fires in recent years. However, the exact number of previous fires is not specified.
Further information about the fire can be found through the reporting of KVIA.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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