On Friday morning, firefighters attack a fire on South 8th Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues on the coldest day of the winter so far in Escanaba. (R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press)

ESCANABA — Firefighters from multiple agencies are currently fighting a house fire at 517 S. 8th St., the call for which came in about 9:30 a.m.

Citizens should avoid the area and keep in mind that responders may need access to hydrants a block away or more.