Morning fire causes extensive damage to Northeast home

The photograph of the firefighter giving oxygen to the ferret is terrific. I think this photo needs to go into the record book as the El Paso Times photo of the year. Great job to the photographer and to EPFD for their dedication to saving lives...including pets! It's heart-warming to see people that will go the extra mile.

Silly! Picture is too far away. Could have been a ham sandwich in his hand!

Loser!
hahahahahaha!!!

that was smart of them to get renters insurance..not many people think about that when they rent...

this news reporter has no clue what shes talking about the cause of the fire was do to the wiring in the house i know this cause they are a family friends the firemen them selves said it was not there fault and there was nothing that the family could have done the news lady wouldn't know cause they were across the street the whole time and need to stop making up what ever they want to

Were people living within the area able to see the fire? Lol, no name do you live in the area?

The news story is a 5good reminder to check your wiring and electrical outlets to be safe.

I'm the sister of Spc Edwin Collazo!!! The fire was not caused by a over heated electrical wire. The fire was cause by a Shortage!!! If you are going to report the news...GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!! This fire was caused because the house was old and there was NOTHING my brother and sister-in-law could have done to prevent this.

I just want to say Thank You to all the people that have gone out of their way to help my brother since the family is so spread out. Also...I want to say Thank You God for waking Nadine up!! They might have lost everything in the fire...but they are all healthy and alive!!! Which that is the most important thing!!!

Michelle Collazo wrote:

I'm the sister of Spc Edwin Collazo!!! The fire was not caused by a over heated electrical wire. The fire was cause by a Shortage!!! If you are going to report the news...GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!! This fire was caused because the house was old and there was NOTHING my brother and sister-in-law could have done to prevent this.

Michelle wow is that really you? Your ignorance is showing hon'. "The house was old [...]"?! I guess every old house should magically catch on fire just because there are no outlets overloaded?

Ruby wrote:

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Michelle wow is that really you? Your ignorance is showing hon'. "The house was old [...]"?! I guess every old house should magically catch on fire just because there are no outlets overloaded?

The reporter should get her facts straight before she reports the news!!! The house was old and even the fireman said that it was caused because of bad wiring. Thats says it all!!!

Michelle Collazo wrote:

I'm the sister of Spc Edwin Collazo!!! The fire was not caused by a over heated electrical wire. The fire was cause by a Shortage!!! If you are going to report the news...GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!! This fire was caused because the house was old and there was NOTHING my brother and sister-in-law could have done to prevent this.
I just want to say Thank You to all the people that have gone out of their way to help my brother since the family is so spread out. Also...I want to say Thank You God for waking Nadine up!! They might have lost everything in the fire...but they are all healthy and alive!!! Which that is the most important thing!!!

The house is not that old. The Cooperstown development area is new compared to most areas of town. I thought he was a soldier until I saw a tattoo on his neck. You can tell he must me from Baton Rouge or something. Plus he broke local city ordnances by havinsg to many pets. I will call his commander. I bet he is an Armor Soldier and not an Air Defender. What do you expect when the army lowers standards.

Sancho wrote:

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The house is not that old. The Cooperstown development area is new compared to most areas of town. I thought he was a soldier until I saw a tattoo on his neck. You can tell he must me from Baton Rouge or something. Plus he broke local city ordnances by havinsg to many pets. I will call his commander. I bet he is an Armor Soldier and not an Air Defender. What do you expect when the army lowers standards.

EXCUSE ME...my brother has done 2 terms in Iraq for this country!!! What have you done?

Michelle Collazo wrote:

I'm the sister of Spc Edwin Collazo!!!
I just want to say Thank You to all the people that have gone out of their way to help my brother since the family is so spread out. Also...I want to say Thank You God for waking Nadine up!! They might have lost everything in the fire...but they are all healthy and alive!!! Which that is the most important thing!!!

What about the ferret? How is the ferret doing?

Bob wrote:

<quoted text>What about the ferret? How is the ferret doing?

The ferret is fine. Thanks for asking!!! The reporter exagerated also...they don't have 20 pets!!! They have a lot of animals but 20 is CRAZY!!!

Michelle wrote:

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EXCUSE ME...my brother has done 2 terms in Iraq for this country!!! What have you done?

2 also, plus two rotations in Saudi. 23 1/2 years of serving the army.That does not excusing him of breaking local laws by having too many pets. Also that tattoo thing. He will probably get a DUI before the year is over. I know the type

Michelle wrote:

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EXCUSE ME...my brother has done 2 terms in Iraq for this country!!!

Nobody is disputing that sweet pea. But as the troll said, "the house wasn't that old". Let's get the FACTS hon' before screaming on a message board.

All the houses in the 10900 block of Yogi Berra were built in 1987. Source El Paso CAD. Not old at all.
The fire was caused by an overheated extension cord connected to a heater in the garage, Concha said. Total damage was estimated at $45,000. He said the home's structure wasn't damaged.

Michelle wrote:

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EXCUSE ME...my brother has done 2 terms in Iraq for this country!!! What have you done?

Sancho has not burn his own house down. Have you Sancho?

Play nice "get real" or I force feed you some laxative brownies. Got it cupcake?^_^

Sancho wrote:

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He will probably get a DUI before the year is over. I know the type

Same goes for you shortbus. I highly doubt your "credentials". Muah ciao bluemuffin!^_^

Rick wrote:

Were people living within the area able to see the fire? Lol, no name do you live in the area?
The news story is a 5good reminder to check your wiring and electrical outlets to be safe.

I live in the area