EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 The El Paso Fire Department revealed on Monday that the cause of the fire that erupted last Wednesday at the intersection of Myrtle and Octavia near Downtown El Paso is arson. <\/p>\n
EPFD had responded to a house fire on Dec. 10 at 7:35 pm at Octavia Street near Myrtle Ave. <\/p>\n
Fire crews reported that the fire spread to the roof of a nearby structure on Myrtle Ave., but was quickly contained. <\/p>\n
According to EPFD, the fire was reported as serious due to the two adjacent structures that were involved.<\/p>\n
EPFD had previously confirmed that the Octavia structure is an abandoned home and that the Myrtle occupants were evacuated.<\/p>\n
The Fire Marshal\u2019s Office later determined, through an investigation, that the fire was intentionally set, prompting a criminal investigation. <\/p>\n
Authorities are now asking for the public’s assistance and urging anyone with information to contact investigators at 915-212-5699 or Crime Stoppers at 915-566-8477 (TIPS).<\/p>\n
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