El Paso Daily Local Headlines: Brush Fire, Heat Surge, and a Crime Stoppers Alert

Tuesday’s local mix is a little bit of everything: a quick-moving brush fire response, an unusual late-February warm spell, and a new public safety alert.

1) West El Paso brush fire draws crews

Firefighters were called to a brush fire in West El Paso on the 2600 block of W. Paisano on Tuesday afternoon, February 24. Crews focused on knocking down hotspots as the response continued.

If you’re near the area, expect lingering smoke and periodic lane impacts while crews finish mop-up work.

2) Warm spell could push toward February records

Forecasters say El Paso is running well above normal this week, with highs climbing into the 80s. The weekend outlook includes temperatures warm enough to challenge long-standing February records, according to the National Weather Service.

With low humidity and rising afternoon breezes, it’s a good time to take basic fire-safety steps around homes: clear dry brush near fences, avoid outdoor burning, and secure anything that could spark.

3) Police and Crime Stoppers seek help in bakery robbery case

Investigators are asking the public to help identify a suspect tied to an armed robbery at a Lower Valley bakery earlier this month. The case, highlighted as a recent Crime of the Week, describes a man who allegedly waited until customers left, then demanded cash when the register opened.

Community tips can be the difference in cases like this, especially when businesses and neighbors may have video from doorbells or dashcams from that timeframe.

Coming up: Lunar New Year celebration downtown

Looking for something lighter on the calendar? Organizers are promoting a Lunar New Year celebration tied to the El Paso Museum of History, featuring cultural performances and a downtown procession.

Quick hits

• Carry water on warm days, even in February.
• Report brush fires quickly and avoid parking on tall dry grass.
• If you get a call demanding money for missed jury duty, treat it as a scam.

Sources

https://kvia.com/news/2026/02/24/epfd-responds-to-brush-fire-in-west-el-paso/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/el-paso-warm-temperatures-may-185910673.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/crime-week-help-needed-id-011118941.html
https://kvia.com/news/top-stories/2026/02/22/sunday-funday-lunar-new-year/