Emergency crews responded to a structure fire Thursday at 407 W. Patton St., located near the Interstate 45 North Freeway just north of downtown Houston.

Fire units were dispatched to the scene around 12 p.m. Initial information regarding the cause of the fire, the type of structure involved, or potential injuries was not immediately available.

Drivers in the area of Patton Street and the I-45 North Freeway should expect lane blockages and traffic slowdowns as emergency personnel work at the scene.