Evacuations underway after wildfire burns homes in Mason County, Washington

KING 5's Jim Forman reports. KING

KING 5 News 7:55 p.m. PDT July 31, 2015

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Evacuations are underway in Mason County after a fast moving wildfire burned at least eight structures near Matlock, Wash.  Mason County Sheriff's Office

Evacuations are underway in Mason County as a wildfire moves through the area west of the town of Matlock, burning at least eight structures, including homes.

Department of Natural resources officials say the fire has burned over 100 acres around W. Deckerville Road.

All of W. Deckerville Road up to W. Beeville Loop Road is in the process of being evacuated. This includes W Frisken Y Road, W Homer Adams Road, W Lucas Lane, W Ford Road, and W Maple Rock Road.

According to Mason County Emergency Management dispatchers, the wildfire jumped the road and was moving toward areas with timber.

Various fire agencies are helping put out the fire, including crews with Mason County, Pierce County and the Department of Natural Resources. At least two DNR helicopters are providing air support, and heavy air tankers have been ordered and are en route to the scene.

Mason County PUD says about 80 customers in the area were without power due to the fire.