EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A person was taken to the hospital after an incident in downtown El Paso on Thursday.
The incident was reported on San Antonio Avenue and North Mesa Street around noon near an apparently vacant building.
City officials said a portion of the eaves of the building fell and injured an individual, who was transported with minor injuries.
Fire officials said the person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Planning and Inspections and Code Enforcement staff are on site assessing the property and determining what steps are needed to secure the area and address any safety concerns, city officials said.
City officials said Planning and Inspections has confirmed there are no active permits for work at the property and staff is not aware of any current permitted activity at the site.
City officials said the building has been vacant and it’s reviewing the property’s history.
One person was taken to the hospital after incident downtown El Paso (credit: KFOX14/CBS4)
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