The so-called Springs Fire was reported around 11 a.m. on Gilman Springs Road in Moreno Valley, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. Meanwhile, in northern Los Angeles County, crews were battling another brush fire in the Acton area, dubbed the Crown Fire.

Just before the Eaton fire broke out, an L.A. County official urged his team to issue a cellphone alert about increasingly dangerous winds to no avail.

Within the right environment, a small fire can spread rapidly. When threatening fire conditions are present in an area, the National Weather Service (NWS) can issue one of two warnings. This weekend, the NWS has implemented a Red Flag Warning for parts of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The National Weather Service issued "critical" fire warnings for four states as dry, windy conditions create a significant risk. "There's also a critical risk of fire weather, due to ...

Santa Ana winds are returning to Southern California, ushering in warmer temperatures for the weekend. Expect peak gusts of 35 to 55 mph, with some mountain areas facing up to 65 mph. Coastal areas will see highs in the upper 70s,

FORBESTOWN, Calif. - Firefighters are warning residents to be careful when burning brush after an escaped control burn in Butte County. The fire happened on Monday around 11 a.m. on Black Bart Road near Forbestown. The fire was around a half-acre. Cal Fire said the fire was quickly contained. No one was injured.