WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – UPDATE 6:53 p.m.
According to Chief Paul Carlyle from Benton County Fire District 4, crews contained the fire in the warehouse at 6:53 p.m.
Dodge Rd will remain closed as crews are mopping up.
Power was shut off to surrounding homes in response to the fire but was restored by Benton PUD.
According to Carlyle, the building is destroyed.
The cause is unknown and under investigation by the West Richland Fire Marshal.
UPDATE 6:08 p.m.
According to Chief Paul Carlyle, the fire is burning in a warehouse at ServiceMaster Restoration.
Carlyle says the fire is burning furniture restoration chemicals, however they are sealed off and not a danger to the public.
The roof of the warehouse is expected to collapse from the inside as the fire continues to burn, according to Carlyle.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE
According to the West Richland Police Department, Dodge Street in West Richland is closed due to a fire.
WRPD is reportedly helping with traffic control.
A NonStop Local photojournalist is on scene of the fire trying to get more information.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
