UPDATE, May 12, 3:20 p.m.: The scene of the house fire has been cleared and traffic is free to travel as normal. 

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OXFORD, Ga. - Covington Fire Department (CFD) and Newton County Fire Department (NCFD) are responding to a house fire at 109 Longstreet Circle, in Oxford. 

NCFD reports it is a kitchen fire that has not spread outside of the kitchen itself.

Traffic is blocked. Avoid the area if possible. 

The Covington News will provide more information as it becomes available.