Firefighters work to extinguish structure fire in North Bend

NORTH BEND, Wash. - Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR) responded to a structure fire in North Bend Wednesday morning. 

According to EFR, multiple units responded to reports of a building fire near the corner of 428th Ave. SE and NE 8th St. at around 8:30 a.m.

(Eastside Fire & Rescue)

Officials posted multiple photos on Twitter showing smoke pluming out of the trees, and a building fully engulfed in flames. 

At around 9:00 a.m., EFR reported that their crews are in a defensive position, and all occupants are out of the building. 

(Eastside Fire & Rescue)

EFR is asking the public to avoid the area if possible.

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