A vegetation fire erupted in central California over the weekend, quickly spreading to 1,000 acres and prompting evacuations in multiple counties.

The wildfire — which some agencies called the Laws Fire — was reported Sunday afternoon near the highway bridge over the Owens River.

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A vegetation fire was threatening structures in Inyo and Mono counties on Sunday evening, spurring mandatory evacuations in a portion of Mono County.

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Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story SAN BERNARDINO, California (KCAL, KCBS) -- A rapidly growing wildfire has

The Silver Fire has spread to at least 1,000 acres, and evacuations have been prompted for parts of Inyo and Mono Counties.