Update

Longview, Wash - Update 9:20 p.m. The incident command reports the fire is out, but there are hot spots that remain and they they will continue to monitor the site. There is no need to evacuate. People in the Longview area, especially in west longview should continue to shelter in place; keeping doors and windows closed, if they smell any odor that is unusual. The Department of Emergency Management has sent this message out in an automated phone message to residents in the area. There were 5 fire agencies involved in the efforts, this includes, Longview Fire, Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue, Kalama Fire, Woodland Fire, and Cowlitz County Fire District #5 (Kalama). Road closures were conducted by the assistance of the Washington State Patrol. More updates will follow in about 30 to 45 minutes.