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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters are at the scene of a fast-moving grass fire near Nice that has prompted evacuations.

The Pomo fire was first reported just after 4:45 p.m. Thursday at Highway 20 at the Pomo Pumps gas station near Reclamation Cutoff.

Reports from the scene indicated it began as a passenger car fire that spread into the vegetation.

The fire quickly jumped in size as the wind hit it, according to scanner reports.

The initial reports stated it was half an acre, then an acre, spotting 50 to 100 yards ahead of the main fire as it moved across a mowed field toward structures. Incident command reported having law enforcement on scene start evacuations of some nearby residences.

A full wildland fire dispatch of local and state fire agencies was issued over the radio, with a request shortly afterward for an engine from the US Forest Service. Air resources also were dispatched.

Just after 5 p.m., radio reports indicated a portion of Highway 20 was being closed.

In a video posted from the scene of the fire around 5:15 p.m., Sheriff Brian Martin said Highway 20 is closed at the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff to westbound traffic, as well as at Reclamation Road for eastbound traffic. He said it will be closed for awhile as the firefighting effort continues.

Also around 5:15 p.m., Cal Fire air attack reported the fire was about 15 acres in size.

Fire officials reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. that there was an evacuation order for Red Hill Lane and evacuation warnings for side roads beyond that area.

As of 5:48 p.m., a report over the radio from incident command said the fire was up to 25 acres with active spotting outside the fire line.

At 6:08 p.m., the fire remained at 25 acres, with the risk to structures mitigated and forward progress stopped.

Highway 20 was opened shortly before 7 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP said closures remain in effect on Reclamation Road.

Additional information will be published as it becomes available.

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