Mystery Fire Shuts Down El Paso Bus Terminal — Cleanup Underway, Cause Unknown!

The Sun Metro bus terminal in Downtown El Paso remains partially shut down today as emergency crews and city contractors continue cleaning up the aftermath of a mysterious fire that broke out over the weekend. The fire, which erupted in the early morning hours of April 14th, sent smoke billowing across the city center and disrupted dozens of transit routes. According to the El Paso Fire Department, the blaze originated near the southern platform of the terminal, damaging a storage area and parts of the administrative building. While no injuries were reported, officials say the cause of the fire remains under investigation, with arson not yet ruled out. “We’re grateful that no passengers or staff were hurt,” said Fire Chief Daniel Mendez. “But the damage could have been much worse if not for the quick response from our firefighters.” Current Status: Several downtown routes have been rerouted to temporary stops Parts of the station remain closed to the public Air quality tests are underway due to lingering smoke exposure concerns Repairs are expected to continue through the end of April City officials say surveillance footage is being reviewed and that local law enforcement is assisting in determining whether the fire was accidental or intentional. “There’s a lot we don’t know yet,” said Metro Director Rosa Villareal. “But we’re working around the clock to restore full operations and keep passengers informed.” In the meantime, frustrated commuters are facing longer travel times and confusion about temporary route changes. Flyers and electronic signage have been placed around the downtown area to help redirect traffic, but delays continue to impact peak travel hours. Sun Metro has launched a temporary hotline and mobile app alert system to keep users up to date on route adjustments. Stay with El Paso Bulletin for breaking updates, repair progress photos, and interviews with city transportation officials as the investigation continues.