California Fires Update

California, Springs Fire

A fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A smoky and fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings.

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Crews making progress containing Southern California wildfire as some mandatory evacuations remain

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Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

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Residents evacuated as 50mph winds whip up two brush fires in Southern California

Residents were evacuated Friday as 50mph winds whipped up two separate brush fires in Southern California.

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Springs Fire in Southern California reaches 45% containment as evacuations continue

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Evacuations ordered as two wildfires break out in southern California

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Springs Fire in Riverside County continues to burn; crews reach 45% containment

Late Friday night, Cal Fire Riverside County Unit stated that the Springs Fire stood at 4,176 acres with 25% containment.

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'Fast-Moving' Brush Fire Explodes in Riverside County

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Springs Fire burning in Riverside County forces evacuation orders

Springs Fire near Moreno Valley now 75% contained; evacuations ease

Firefighters gained ground overnight on the Springs Fire near Moreno Valley, which is now 45% contained. Some evacuation orders were lifted Saturday.

California protection crews contain parts of wildfire that burned 4,100 acres

Springs fire, which had spread quickly by windy conditions, at least 45% contained on Saturday, say fire officials

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Strong winds fuel Springs Fire with 4,000+ acres scorched, evacuations ordered as California blaze explodes

Strong winds are fueling the explosion of the Springs Fire in Southern California, with evacuations ordered and thousands of acres already scorched.

Firefighters make progress on Springs Fire in Moreno Valley overnight; containment at 45%

As of Saturday morning, 260 personnel were assigned to the Springs Fire, including the deployment of two helicopters and 36 fire engines. Including Cal Fire, assisting crews include city fire departments from Hemet, Riverside, Palm Springs, Idyllwild and Corona, as well as Pechanga and Morongo.

California’s fire outlook: hot, dry and federally reorganized

Fire season is starting early and the federal agencies that fight fires in much of the state are in the middle of their biggest restructuring in decades.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Fresno County on March 31

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:31 a.m. in in Fresno County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.