8:23 p.m. update:
CAL FIRE reports the fire destroyed one structure and damaged two others. All evacuations are lifted and roads are open. The fire burned about 16 acres.
Original post:
CAL FIRE has issued mandatory evacuations in Nevada County Sunday afternoon due to a grass fire.
California Highway Patrol says they are doing traffic control for Highway 49 because of smoke blowing onto it from the fire, which is now at 10 acres and 20 percent contained.
Officials say forward progress has been stopped. The Highway 49 exit at Oak Drive is currently closed.
Mandatory evacuations:
- Oak Drive
- Caruso Court
- Shana Way
- Patricia Way
- Shirley Lane
- Buck Mountain Road
- Anona Court
Advisory evacuations:
- Hiers Road
- Killian Road
- Cahoga Canyon Way
Check back for updates to this developing story.