Emergency crews responded to a fire in downtown Kalona Wednesday evening. At 6:53 p.m. the Washington County Communications department was notified of an upstairs deck in the back alleyway of 424 B Avenue on fire. Washington and Riverside Fire Departments were requested by Kalona Fire Department to assist with aerial trucks. Kalona Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire. Kalona first responders, Washington County Sheriff’s personnel and the fire marshal also responded to the scene.