Fire chief: Brush fire in Alton fully contained
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A brush fire in Alton that prompted evacuations and a road closure is now 100% contained, according to fire chief John J. Salinas.
The large brush fire on Bryan Road, south of the 5-Mile Line, caused the city to ask people to avoid Bryan Road between 4-Mile Line and 5-Mile Line.
The city asked residents living in that area to evacuate, but Salinas said there is currently no threat to homes in the area.
5-Mile Line remains closed, but residents can return to their homes, the city announced.
Channel 5 News has a crew heading to the scene. Check back for updates.