UPDATE : September 22 at 4:40 p.m.
According to Benton County Fire District 1 Public Information Officer Jenna Roberts, the house sustained minimal superficial damage.
However, several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the fire.
A small dog was found inside and was reunited with its owners upon their arrival at the scene.
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Firefighters battled a brush fire that threatened a home in the area of South Gum Street and East 17th Avenue in Kennewick Monday afternoon.
Benton County Fire District 1 reported the fire shortly after 1 p.m.
The fire district asked that people avoid the area so firefighters and their vehicles can safely access the fire.
This is a developing story that will be updated as we learn more.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE: Sept 22 at 1:20 p.m.