(El Centro Fire releases information on the Saturday fire)...In a press release, the fire department says the fire was reported at just before 6 pm Saturday in the area of West Ross, near Third Street in El Centro.

They found the structure fully engulfed, and the response escalated to a third alarm. Brawley Fire, Imperial County Fire, Calexico Fire, Holtville Fire and Westmorland Fire all responded to a call for mutual aide. Crews were able to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. The old Barr Lumber structure, however, was completely destroyed. Crews were on scene throughout the night until early Sunday morning. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.