May 16 TD fire

There is an evacuation zone one block in all directions from the intersection of W. 18th St. and Mt. Hood St. Please continue to avoid the area and find alternate routes for the safety of first responders and citizens. www.facebook.com/midcolumbiafire

 Photo courtesy Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

THE DALLES — Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue has reported crews are on the scene of a structure fire on the 900 block of W. 19th Street. The fire was knocked down at 9:11 a.m.

May 16 TD fire

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Mid Columbia Fire Rescue, Dufur Volunteer Fire and Ambulance, Wy'East Volunteer Fire and EMS Association, Sherman Fire, Dallesport Murdock Vfd, Oregon Department of Forestry Central Oregon District and Mosier Fire had units responding. Law enforcement on the scene include City of The Dalles Police Department and Wasco County Sheriff's Office.

"There is an evacuation zone one block in all directions from the intersection of W. 18th St. and Mt. Hood Street," said MCFR in a Facebook release. "Please continue to avoid the area and find alternate routes for the safety of first responders and citizens. We will continue to post updates as the situation changes."

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.