Southern California, Springs Fire
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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.
Brush fires erupted in the Inland Empire and northern L.A. County Friday, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds picked up across Southern California.
The Moreno Valley fire, officially named the Springs Fire, has exploded to 3,500 acres with 5% containment, triggering mandatory evacuations near Perris and Moreno Valley.