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Evacuations Lifted in Vegetation Fire in Albany Hills

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Firefighters contained a blaze that triggered evacuations in the Albany Hills Sunday and residents were told they can return home.

The fire started near the areas of Cleveland and Washington avenues.

According to Alameda County's AC Alert, they issued an evacuation orders to residents living in the neighborhoods of Gateview, Hillside, and Taft Street.

Those orders were lifted just before 7 p.m.

Officials said there was no property damaged and firefighters were mopping up and looking for a cause.

The smoke from the fire was seen in parts of the East Bay.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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