Brush fire burns 55 acres in Moreno Valley amid Santa Ana winds

Fast-Moving Brush Fire Burns 1,000 Acres in MoVal

A fast-moving brush fire in Moreno Valley grew to about 1,000 acres Friday and was threatening to expand. The fire was reported about 11 a.m. Friday in the 15900 block of Gilman Springs Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The blaze was initially estimated at roughly 5 acres but quickly spread, reaching 1,000 acres by 12:45 p.m., fire officials said. Evacuation orders were issued for zones MOE-0507, MOE-0641, MOE-0747, RVC-07…

First major fires of the year burn in Southern California, fueled by Santa Ana winds

Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

Wind-driven brush fire burning 1,000 acres in Moreno Valley

Cal Fire Riverside County officials are battling a wind-driven vegetation fire that broke out Friday morning in an area east of Moreno Valley. The Springs Fire was first reported at approximately 10:59 a.m. in the 15900 block of Gilman Springs Rd. The fire has reportedly burned over 1,000 acres and is 0% contained, as of [...]

Brush fire burns 55 acres in Moreno Valley amid Santa Ana winds

A brush fire broke out in the Inland Empire Friday morning, burning several acres, as Santa Ana winds picked up across Southern California.

Multiple fire agencies are working together to put out the fire.

A brush fire that broke out in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Friday morning rapidly grew to burn 1,000 acres. The Springs Fire triggered evacuation orders in three areas in the region, according to Cal Fire. The brush started on Gilman Springs road amid windy conditions. A wind advisory was in effect as of Friday afternoon. Two air tanks were flying over the fire while 23 engines and 105 firefighters were deployed. Two hand crews were also on …