India, June 12 -- Evacuations are underway in West Richland, Washington, as a fast-moving brush fire threatens homes near Northlake Drive and Clark Court.

"Fire crews are busy in West Richland with a large brush fire threatening houses in the area of Northlake and Clark Ct. Please avoid the area and give fire crews enough space to work," Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said in a post on Facebook.

Several witnesses took to social media to report the blaze and share photos.

One witness wrote on Facebook: "Getting close to the Castlehouse. Omg. Massive west Richland fire rn!!! Up the hill side behind the Yakima (think across from W.E. Johnson) Clark Ct, City View Drive, Riverside Dr. Offering up prayers for the families in this area...