UPDATED: Wildfires burning in Cachagua and Laureles Grade.

Two wildfires erupted within 30 minutes of each other in Carmel Valley and along the Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 on Saturday afternoon, and although firefighters made progress, they continued to battle the flames through the night.

The Laureles Fire, which started between Corral de Tierra Road and Laureles Grade along Highway 68, damaged one structure and threatened others situated off Laureles Grade. Initially, the fire burned 30 acres, but in just two hours it spread to 100 acres. By 8pm, the fire was 60 percent contained and had burned 95 acres.

Although no evacuation orders are in place there, people residing in neighborhoods off Corral de Tierra have been advised the fire could be potentially threatening to their homes. Firefighters are obtaining water from the Corral de Tierra County Club, says Dorothy Priolo, a spokeswoman with the Monterey County Regional Fire District.

Highway 68 was shut down Saturday afternoon in both directions between San Benancio Road and Pasadera Road. The origin of the fire Corral de Tierra was near the intersection of Highway 68 and Laureles Grade.

The Tassajara Fire, which started near the intersection of Tassajara and Cachagua roads, is larger. By 10pm, it continued to burn 1,200 acres with just 10 percent containment. At 8pm, the fire was reported at 300 acres with 5 percent containment.

At least four structures have been destroyed and several other remain threatened. One child was treated for smoke inhalation, according to Cachagua Fire officials.

Cal Fire officials say the Parrot Ranch area is under a mandatory evacuation. People leaving the affected area will not be allowed back in. Carmel Valley Road remained open at 10pm, but Cachuagua and Tassajara roads were closed at the Cachagua General Store.

Cal Fire reported that 15 engines, four tankers, one air attack plane, two helicopters and one bulldozer were used. Four tankers and four helicopters have been ordered to arrive at 8am Sunday to battle the flames.