Highway 21 closed near Wilson Road in Covington due to fire

St. Tammany Fire District No. 12 says crews are on the scene of a structure fire on Highway 21 near Wilson Road in Covington.

Highway 21 is shut down in both directions as emergency crews respond.

Drivers are urged to use an alternate route and avoid the area.

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