Family in Winterhaven loses everything in house fire

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA) - A family in Winterhaven lost everything in a house fire that happened over the weekend.

The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) says they were sent to assist the Imperial County Fire Department with a house fire Sunday.

YFD says there wasn't any injuries reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Cuauhtemoc Sanchez, the father of the family, described what his family is going through saying, "Sad because we lost everything. We don't have no where to stay...clothes."

The family will be accepting donations. The following items can be dropped off at 1567 E. 23rd Street in Yuma:

• Men's clothing/shoe sizes:
  • Jeans, size 38
  • Shirts, size 2X
  • Shoes, size 13
• Women's clothing/shoe sizes:
  • Jeans, size 12
  • Shirts, size XL
  • Shoes, size 6