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59-acre Peoria Fire fully contained in Yuba County

Peoria Fire burns 59 acres in Yuba County
Peoria Fire burns 59 acres in Yuba County 00:20

YUBA COUNTY -- The Peoria Fire, a grass fire in Yuba County, is fully contained as of Monday morning.

The fire is located west of Smartsville at Highway 20 near Peoria Road. So far, it has burned approximately 59 acres of oak woodland and threatened two structures, Cal Fire said. Containment midday Sunday was at 97%, and by Monday morning, the fire was fully contained.

Cal Fire said crews were continuing mop-up efforts Sunday.

An evacuation warning that was issued has been lifted, the Yuba County Sheriff's Department says. Residents returning to the area are urged to be cautious of emergency personnel who still may be in the area.

Yuba County is included in the Yuba City metropolitan statistical area and the Sacramento–Roseville combined statistical area.  

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