A brush fire briefly threatened homes and triggered evacuation orders in 4S Ranch Sunday afternoon.

The flames started around 4:30 near 4S Parkway and Winecreek Road. Some people in the area grabbed water hoses to help keep the flames from reaching their homes. After several water drops, firefighters stopped the fire at about half an acre. Evacuations have since been lifted.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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