(KAIR)--A residential fire is battled in Atchison, and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Fire Chief Ted Graf tells MSC News crews, as of 7:50 Wednesday evening, remained on the scene of the fire, at 510 North 8th.

Graf says the 500 block is closed to traffic until further notice, allowing crews to work the scene.

According to Graf firefighters have been able to bring the fire under control, but continue their efforts to extinguish the blaze.

Additional details aren't immediately available as fire crews work through the frigid temperatures.