An overnight brush fire made for some scary moments for some Avondale families. It happened near Avondale Boulevard and Thomas Road. The wind-whipped flames were close enough to homes that people were asked to leave for a little while as a precaution. They have since been allowed back. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire, but the situation could have been devastating. The cause of the fire is under investigation. With a potentially brutal wildfire season ahead of us, fire safety experts are asking residents to do their part by clearing dry brush and potential fire fuel. They would like people to create a defensible space around their homes.