Update: Forward progress stopped on Red Bluff fire that caused evacuations – Record Searchlight

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Update, 8:05 p.m.:

Forward progress of the fire has been stopped, police reported at about 7:53 p.m. Firefighters are askingpeople to stay away from the area while they continue to mop up.

Hard closures remain in place on Kimball Road and Southridge Drive, according to police.

Those who live on Kirsten Court, Howard Court and Lauren Road can return to their homes, police said.

At 7:52 p.m., California Highway Patrol dispatch reported the majority of the fire has been knocked down and contained to a tire factory. "(It) will probably burn most of the night and city has road blocks up."

Red Bluff Fire Department Chief Ray Barber said the fire is about three acres. One commercial structure was destroyed, which he described as a maintenance building.

Original story: Police have issued evacuation orders for part ofRed Bluff following reports of a fire.

The fire is burning west of Montgomery Road and south of Southridge Drive, according to the Red Bluff Police Department.

Evacuation orders have been issued for those in the area of 1755 Southridge Drive. That includes the east end of Kimball Road, Southridge Drive and the north end of Montgomery Road.

Evacuation warnings are also in place for Kirsten Court and Howard Court to Givens Road, according to police.

One commercial building and multiple vehicles were reported burning at 7:43 p.m., according to scanner communications.

The fire was first reported at about 6:53 p.m.

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