CEDAR CITY -- A fire involving chemicals is actively burning west of Airport Rd. in Cedar City.

According to the Cedar City Police Department, the fire is burning on 850 North.

"The fire involves chemicals and has spread across the ground threatening several businesses," the department said in a Facebook post.

The department reported that fire crews are actively fighting and protecting structures. No injuries have been reported at this time.

Officials ask that people avoid the area, as the fire is currently under investigation.