Grass fire shuts down eastbound Highway 50 in Placerville
California Highway Patrol's Placerville division said the highway closure shouldn't be lifted soon, as firefighters were making great progress on what is being called the Point Fire.
The closure was at Schnell School Road. Westbound Highway 50 was not impacted.
The Point Fire originated as multiple small brush fires along the side of the highway.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
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