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A fire is reportedly out of control south of Lake Red Rock. Fire crews from Knoxville, Knoxville Township Rural, Pella Rural Fire, and Indiana Township have responded to a structure fire along the 1600 Block of Kennedy Street in rural Knoxville that started just before 3:00 this afternoon. The fire has spread from the building to nearby grass. Multiple fire crews are on scene working to contain the blaze — everyone who isn’t essential, live-saving personnel is asked to leave and avoid the area, as access to the impacted building and timber is limited for emergency responders. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are assisting.