Firefighters from five departments fought a fire in downtown Riverside Monday evening. The fire was in an apartment on the south side of Highway 22 near Washburn street.

Riverside, Ainsworth, Kalona, Hills, and Lone Tree Fire Departments responded to the scene as well as Riverside Rescue and Washington County Sheriff personnel.

As heard live on KCII from the scene, heavy smoke was filling downtown Riverside while crews battled the fire in freezing temperatures. KCII will bring more information as it becomes official.