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Murrieta Fire Map: See Fig Fire Location, Evacuations Lifted

The Fig fire broke out Thursday night. Evacuations were ordered, and warnings issued as crews worked to get the upper hand on the fire.

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This map of the Fig Fire shows the mandatory evacuation zones in red and the areas under evacuation warning in yellows as of 9 p.m. Thursday.
This map of the Fig Fire shows the mandatory evacuation zones in red and the areas under evacuation warning in yellows as of 9 p.m. Thursday. (Cal Fire)

MURRIETA, CA — A house fire quickly grew into a brush fire that threatened Murrieta homes and businesses Thursday evening, triggering evacuation orders and warnings.

The blaze, named the Fig Fire, sparked at the intersection of Fig Street and Madison Avenue.

All evacuations and evacuation warnings for this blaze were removed as of 8 a.m. Friday morning, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.

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This map of the Fig Fire shows the mandatory evacuation zones have been removed. Click the map for interactive updates Click for interactive details. (CalFire).

The initial house fire extended from a burning Murrieta home amid gusting winds Thursday. The Murrieta Police Department issued a mandatory evacuation order for surrounding areas until further notice.

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