A multi-alarm fire destroyed an historic El Centro Building.

El Centro Fire Department responded to the abandoned Elks Lodge at Second and State Streets shortly after 3:00 p.m. Saturday. On arrival firefighters found the building fully involved and they activated a second alarm. Shortly after that a third alarm was issued. Firefighters and equipment responded from Imperial County Fire Department , Calexico , Brawley , Holtville , Westmoreland and Imperial Fire Departments. Also responding was Naval Air Facility El Centro and Centinela State Prison. Firefighters battled the blaze with temperatures in the 106 degree range. The building was a total loss but several adjacent structures were protected from major damage. The building housed the Salton Sea Lodge for many years. 

Photos of the fire and it's destruction are available on the KXO Radio Facebook page.