El Paso Fire responds to Central El Paso fire

(UPDATE 7:42 A.M.) -- According to the El Paso Fire Department Battalion Chief Jesus Salmeron, crews were dispatched at 6:21 A.M., 17 units were on scene responding to a Condition 3 fire.

Battalion Chief Salmeron told ABC-7 there was no one inside the building when the fire happened.

According to EPFD, it's a multi-family residence that seemed to be vacant.

There was heavy fire in the attic with heavy smoke filling the 2^nd and 3^rd floor, the fire did not spread, Battalion Chief Salmeron told ABC-7.

Battalion Chief Salmeron said EPFD was able to contain the fire and took 35 minutes to control it.

Battalion Chief Salmeron told ABC-7 the house only had electricity units, no gas. El Paso Electric responded at around 6 A.M.

Investigators are currently en route, according to Battalion Chief Salmeron.

Once more information is provided, we will update you on air and online.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that crews are responding to a structure fire in Central El Paso on the 1000 block of E. Yandell.

ABC-7 does have a live crew on the scene and we will provide updates as we learn more.