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Fire damages two homes in El Centro, power outage affects 100

29 May 2026 16:18

A fire in El Centro damaged two homes and caused a power outage affecting 100 residents. No injuries were reported, but one dog died.

The cause is under investigation. - Fire broke out on 6th Street and Hamilton Avenue near Harding Elementary School.

- Multiple fire departments responded, including El Centro, Imperial County, and Holtville. - The fire spread rapidly due to high fire load and windy conditions.

- One dog died before firefighters arrived.

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