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Ruby Hill families return home after Little Fire forces them to evacuate
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ali Reid , NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
The fire line came withing yards of homes in Ruby Hill on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders. Families in the area had to make some tough decisions as they didn’t know if they were leaving home for a night or potentially for the last time. “All these things you said probably would never happen?...
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Key takeaway In a second, they could happen,” Ruby Hill resident Wendy Mcgee said.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The fire line came withing yards of homes in Ruby Hill on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders. Families in the area had to make some tough decisions as they didn’t know if they were leaving home for a night or potentially for the last time. “All these things you said probably would never happen?...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) and curated for The San Francisco readers.
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