Residents evacuating due to brush fire

A brush fire is causing residents in the area of Mima Road Southwest and Bordeaux Road to be evacuated.

Evacuated residents may meet back up at Littlerock Elementary.

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday afternoon that residents along Mima Road Southwest from Bordeaux Road south to Mima Gate Road, including Bordeaux Ranch, must evacuate the area. The Thurston County Fairground is serving as an animal shelter, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities ask everyone to avoid the area.

Contact Thurston County Emergency Management at 360-867-2800 for additional information.

This story will be updated.