Tuesday, 4:15 p.m.

Fire officials announced the Pier Fire continues to grow and has now reached 1,650 acres.

The fire has forced evacuations of 1,300 people, just 20 of which have shown up to Porterville City College, where an emergency aid center was set up for residents and their pets.

Tuesday, 3 p.m.

Fire investigators are on scene, where they say a car went over a cliff. It's not known if anyone was in the car when it went over the cliff.

Because of steep terrain, firefighters are having trouble reaching the flame. The Pier Fire is currently zero percent contained.

Crews from across the Valley are arriving on scene to monitor the fire. Crews are hoping smoke will dissipate to allow aircraft to fight the flames.

Tuesday, 12:25 p.m.

Smoke has started to reach the communities of Porterville and as far west as Lindsay. Fire officials said it's just a matter of time before smoke reaches Exeter and Woodlake, before hitting Tulare and Visalia.

Some schools have called for a "rainy day schedule," which keeps students inside classrooms or the cafeteria because of reduced air quality.

Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.

Residents continue to evacuate as firefighters battle the Pier Fire in the Tule River Canyon above Springville.

The fire has grown to cover more than 500 acres north and south of Highway 190 near the Western Divide Ranger District in Giant Sequoia National Monument, according to the US Forest Service.

The fire has so far hindered air support, said Tulare County fire Capt. Joe Rosa.

"Right now we're having a hard time getting aircraft into the area because of the smoke," Rosa said.

Mandatory evacuations are still in place for Pierpoint Springs, Wishon, Doyle Springs, Alpine, Sequoia Crest, Cedar Slope, and Camp Nelson.

Check back for updates.

Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

A crash sparked a wildfire that has burned more than 200 acres of wildland off Highway 190 near Springville.

California Highway Patrol officers were called to a collision just after 2 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities believe when the car crashed near the side of the road it sparked the Pier Fire.

There is a mandatory evacuation order for the communities of Pierpoint Springs, Wishon, Doyle Springs, Alpine, Sequoia Crest, Cedar Slope, and Camp Nelson.

Tulare County fire officials are asking residents to leave the area now.

The Ponderosa area remains under a voluntary evacuation advisory, which means residents should be prepared to leave should evacuation become necessary.

When leaving, drivers should head east on Highway 190 to the Western Divide Highway.

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CAL FIRE requested CHP close roads at Mountain Road 50 and Western Divide Highway. Roads are currently closed westbound on Highway 190 to Camp Nelson.

An evacuation center has been established at Porterville College, Student Conference Center, located at 100 East College Avenue in Porterville.

The story will be updated as more information becomes available.