Highway 47 closed for fire between Banks and Forest Grove

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House fire near Banks closes Highway 47 for nearly two hoursAn abandoned house was destroyed by fire near Banks on Tuesday evening, closing a mile-long stretch of the highway for nearly two hours.News in the GroveChas Hundley

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said a structure fire near Highway 47 has resulted in a highway closure between Greenville Road and Dierickx Road. The agency asked motorists to avoid the area.

This is a developing story. More information will be published as it is confirmed.