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Evacuation orders lifted as fire crews gain control of Post Fire

Fire officials issued evacuation orders due to wind shift.

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Firefighters continue battling the Post Fire in Riverside County. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Sept. 4, 2024. 

A vegetation fire that started near the city of Perris Wednesday afternoon prompted fire officials to issue evacuation orders and warnings in the area. 

As of 9 a.m. Thursday, the Post Fire burned at least 130 acres with 40% containment, according to Cal Fire officials. 

Officials said evacuations were ordered as a wind shift. As of 11 p.m. Wednesday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted.

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