Arson Destroys 5 Autos in El Paso Area

The Fire Marshall’s Office is looking into yet another case of arson, this time in the Lower Valley area in El Paso, Texas. The fire happened early Wednesday morning while many people were sleeping.

Investigators reported that an individual intentionally set a parked car on fire, outside an apartment complex. The fire spread and damaged four other cars.

As a result of the smoke and flames, residents living at the apartment complex were evacuated. No injuries were reported from the fire.

The Fire Marshall’s Office reported total damage to the vehicles is approximately $15,000.