Springs Fire in Moreno Valley nears full containment
Firefighters make progress in Springs Fire battle
More than 300 personnel are on scene working to contain the fire in Moreno Valley.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A massive wind-driven brush fire is burning in Riverside County, with the Moreno Valley fire—officially known as the Springs Fire—exploding to 4,176 acres and triggering temporary evacuations on Friday.
Springs Fire, Riverside County
What we know:
The Springs Fire has been mapped at 4,176 acres and is 95% contained, according to the latest update from Cal Fire.
Moreno Valley residents prepare to evacuate amid Springs Fire
Crews across Southern California are responding to a dual threat as the Springs and Crown fires expand rapidly under dry, windy conditions.
The fire broke out just after 11 a.m. Friday in the 15000 block of Gilman Springs Rd. in Moreno Valley.
Evacuation orders were issued were for the following zones before residents were eventually given the clearance to return home:
- MOE-0507-A
- MOE-0507-B
- MOE-0641-A
- MOE-0641-B
- MOE-0744
- MOE-0747-A
- MOE-0747-B
- MOE-0823-A
- MOE-0823-B
- RVC-0825-A
- RVC-0825-B
All evacuation warnings were lifted Saturday morning.
An evacuation shelter is located at Valley View High School at 13135 Nason Street, Moreno Valley. An animal shelter is located at 581 S. Grand Ave. in San Jacinto and 14041 Elsworth St. in Moreno Valley.
Springs Fire in Riverside County forces evacuations
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Valley View High School located at 13135 Nason St. in Moreno Valley.
Crown Fire in Los Angeles County
The Crown Fire has burned an estimated 345 acres and is 98% contained, according to the latest update from Cal Fire.
The fire was reported a little before 12:30 p.m. near Soledad Canyon and N. Crown Valley roads in Acton.
All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted as of Saturday morning.
What we don't know:
The exact cause of both fires remains under investigation.
Officials have not yet confirmed if anyone was injured or if there is any property damage reported.
The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Cal Fire.