Locals evacuate after structure catches fire in Brawley

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) - Brawley residents had to be evacuated Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a vacant structure.

The Brawley Fire Department says the fire was reported at around 3:00 a.m. in the area of Western Avenue and West C Street.

Locals who live nearby say this isn't the first time the structure has caught fire and they often see people coming in and out of it.

One family says their daughter alerted them about the fire.

"We noticed there were a lot of ambers coming from the property and there is a massive tree they have in their backyard. It was windy last night so we were concerned that the ambers would either carry over the street or that tree may catch. Catching to other properties in front of it and then traveling across," said Chris Gentry, Brawley local.

The structure was destroyed.

Brawley Fire says they are still not sure what caused the fire.