Emergency crews are battling a house fire in downtown Washington this afternoon. Members of the Washington Fire Department,Washington Police and area first responders were called to the intersection North Marion and west 5th street just after 1 p.m. Wednesday where smoke was visibly coming from the foundation and walls of a two-story house. Siding has been removed from the home to try help crews eliminate the flames inside the home.

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