Forward progress of Ross Fire in Calaveras County stopped, evacuation order downgraded

The forward progress of a fire that prompted an evacuation order for part of Murphys in Calaveras County was stopped after burning about 20 acres, officials said Friday.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said the Ross Fire was burning near Canyon Court and crossed Rolling Meadow Drive. Firefighters reported 10% containment.

Cal Fire's Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit said the fire had a moderate rate of spread.

The mandatory evacuation order issued by the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office for Zone CCU-133 has been downgraded to a warning. You can view a live evacuation map here.

Calaveras County Health and Human Services said it worked in collaboration with the American Red Cross to open an evacuation shelter at Bret Harte High School, located at 323 South Main St. in Angels Camp. Officials noted the shelter is pet-friendly.

Authorities are asking people to avoid the area and keep roadways clear for fire and law enforcement crews.

The cause of the fire and whether any structures have been damaged were not immediately available.