Firefighters were battling an apartment fire on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.

The fire department said they responded to a full first-alarm fire at a two-story apartment building on the 500 block of S 7th Street.

According to officials, heavy fire could be seen coming from the second floor.

The fire was knockdown just after 1 p.m., and crews were making sure the fire did not extend to the attic, according to officials.

The fire department added the traffic nearby was impacted and asked drivers to avoid the area.

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