KENNEWICK, Wash. — Firefighters battled a brush fire in the area of South Gum Street and East 17th Avenue in Kennewick Monday afternoon.

Benton County Fire District 1 reported the fire shortly after 1 p.m.

The fire district asked that people avoid the area so firefighters and their vehicles can safely access the fire.

This is a developing story that will be updated as we learn more.

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