Rodeo Fire near Orange Cove closes roads, investigation underway

FRESNO COUNTY, Calfi. (KFSN) -- A wildfire in Southeastern Fresno County has caused a highway to close.

The Rodeo Fire in Yokuts Valley, near Orange Cove, has burned 15 acres since sparking Friday night.

As of the last report, the fire is 60 percent contained.

CALFire and Fresno County Fire were able to stop forward progress Friday,

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

As a result of how close the flames are to roads, Highway 63 -- also known as Hills Valley Road -- is closed in both directions.

The closure is from Highway 180 to Anchor Avenue.

There's no estimated reopening time.