California, Springs Fire
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Springs fire, which had spread quickly by windy conditions, at least 45% contained on Saturday, say fire officials
Initial location: Gilman Springs Road, East of Moreno Valley, Riverside County, Calif. Springs Fire initially started today at 11:01 a.m. on Gilman Springs Road, East of Moreno Valley in Riverside County, California. Currently, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.
Valley View High School is open as an evacuation center, and the San Jacinto Animal Shelter is accepting displaced pets and livestock, according to CalFire. Meanwhile, smoke impacts forced the closure of Moreno Valley College’s main campus, and several roads near the fire zone remain restricted to emergency traffic.
The brush fire started on Gilman Springs Road amid Friday's windy conditions, which included a Wind Advisory issued by the National Weather Service that was extended to 3 p.m. Saturday. Two air tanks were flying over the fire while 23 engines and 105 firefighters were deployed. Two hand crews were also on site.
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