Central El Paso business owners are fed up with a recent string of fires that the city hasn't been able to get under control. It’s raising serious questions about whether our emergency response teams are stretched too thin or if the city is dropping the ball on property safety.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 29 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
These fires are driving up insurance premiums and threatening the long-term viability of local small businesses.
Increased city oversight would benefit local business owners and residents who want to keep their property and investments safe.
Small business owners and neighborhood residents are currently bearing the brunt of the safety risks and financial losses.
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City celebrates upgrades to fire station in Northeast El Paso KDBC
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City of El Paso, firefighters union continue negotiations as key financial issues remain Yahoo
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a severe weather briefing and press conference Wednesday afternoon.
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It comes after a growing number of incidents where driverless vehicles have delayed or blocked first responders at emergency scenes.
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Data: Alcohol-related crashes disproportionately deadly on El Paso roads KTSM 9 News
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El Paso leaders review new DWI data, EPPD identifies hotspots across city KFOX
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