On Friday, a structure fire in far east El Paso resulted in the tragic discovery of two bodies, as local authorities and fire departments responded to the emergency on the 4000 block of Ballard. Notified about the incident, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, alongside the Montana Vista Fire Department and the El Paso County Fire Marshal's Office quickly arrived on the scene, as reported by KFOX-TV.

The fire, which has been ruled accidental by investigators, required extensive efforts before the fire crews successfully extinguished it and the subsequent search revealed the two casualties, the investigation continues with active involvement from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit to determine the cause and all the circumstances surrounding this incident according to KTSM.

Fires often prompt warnings and advice from officials on safe practices within residential settings following such incidents, as the one near Red Sands illustrated, "We understand that keeping your home warm is a priority, but we urge you to do so safely," authorities stressed the dangers of improper heating practices which could lead to devastating outcomes such as explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning, the authorities warned, as detailed by KVIA.