A cloud of smoke from Schlabach Construction in Kalona can be seen from the City of Washington at this time. KCII’s Zach Ulin reports that firefighters are working on the scene and they seem to have the fire confined to a single out building that is gold in color. The blaze is at 215 14th Street in Kalona, near Highway 22.

People are asked to avoid the area at this time while emergency personnel are working on scene. Washington County Sheriff’s personnel is directing traffic at 14th Street and Highway 22.

Tanker trucks from Johnson and Keokuk counties are on site, as well as Wellman Fire, Kalona Fire, Washington Fire, Riverside Fire, Ainsworth Fire and area first responders. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed at this time. And it is not known at this time if injuries occurred.

Farm implements have been moved out of the way of the emergency vehicles.

KCII News will bring you more information as it becomes official.

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