US EditionCrews Battle Springs Fire in Riverside County, Evacuations Ordered
Cal Fire said the blaze was 0% contained as crews deployed air tankers, helicopters and dozens of engines to protect nearby neighborhoods.
- On Friday, April 3, 2026, the fast-moving Springs Fire grew to 3,500 acres east of Moreno Valley, triggering mandatory evacuation orders for Moreno Valley College and surrounding residents.
- Reported around 11 a.m. Friday on Gilman Springs Road, the blaze intensified rapidly as strong winds pushed flames west toward Lake Perris, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
- Emergency evacuation shelters opened at Valley View High School for displaced residents, while the San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S. Grand Ave. began accepting pets from the affected area.
- Authorities closed Gilman Springs Road between Alessandro Road and Bridge Street as crews achieved 5% containment by 4 p.m., though the fire continued moving westward.
- The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory through Saturday afternoon with gusts up to 50 mph expected, potentially complicating suppression efforts and spreading smoke across Riverside and nearby counties.
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A violent fire broke out in Moreno Valley, southern California, where it was driven by gusts of wind, leading to the evacuation of several parts of the city. This U.S. state remains particularly marked by the giant fires of early 2025. - VIDEO – U.S.A.: driven by the wind, a fire causes evacuations in southern California (International).
Springs Fire Grows to 4,100 Acres Near Lake Perris
The Springs Fire near Lake Perris has grown to more than 4,100 acres with only 10% containment as dangerous winds up to 50 mph fuel rapid spread. Evacuations are in effect east of Moreno Valley, and local schools have closed due to poor air quality as crews battle the blaze.
Interactive map shows Springs Fire perimeter, evacuations in Moreno Valley
Cal Fire and the California Department of Forestry & Fire Prevention are offering the public an interactive view of the Springs Fire, which is burning at least 4,176 acres in Moreno Valley Friday afternoon. The map shows the active wildfire perimeter and the areas under mandatory evacuation orders and warnings. Users can also pan and [...]
Fast-Moving Brush Fire Burns 1,500 Acres in Moreno Valley, Evacuations Issued
A fast-moving brush fire in Moreno Valley grew to about 1,500 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 1,500 acres by 1:30 p.m., fire officials said. Evacuation orders were issued for zones MOE-0507, MOE-0641, MOE-0744, MOE-074…
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