Imperial Valley prepares to celebrate Independence Day
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Fireworks, fun, and a few restrictions planned for the 4th of July - 13 on Your Side s Vince Ybarra has more on celebrations in Imperial Valley
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The 4th of July is a time of celebration, especially after more than a year of quarantine. With the pandemic coming to an end, Valley residents are ready to get out and party.
The biggest event in the Valley is at the El Centro Aquatic Center. It s hosting a free pool party from 6 p.m. -10 p.m. Those who want to kick back in style, can rent a cabana. For more information you can visit the Aquatic Center s Facebook page.
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Homeless person suspected of starting structure fire
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), It’s been a busy 24 hours for several fire departments in Imperial County.
They’ve had a handful of structure fires including two fires in El Centro Tuesday afternoon.
A 2 alarm structure fire was reported just before noon near the intersection of Broadway and 7th street in El Centro.
The El Centro Fire Department was able to arrive just in time before the fire got out of control.
“Luckily the breeze was blowing in the right direction, so it was blowing away from the nearby structure that was a concern for exposure, said Cedric Cesena, El Centro Battalion Chief.