Springs Fire in Riverside County close to full containment
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A wildfire was spreading rapidly in California's Central Valley, north of Coalinga in Fresno County, Cal Fire reported.
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Southern California’s Springs Fire mostly contained after exploding to over 4,100 acres in hours
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.
Live Alert California cameras caught the fire burning uncomfortably close to several houses, according to Alert San Diego. Views from multiple points around the county showed columns of smoke and active fire on the slope above town as ground crews rolled in.
As of Saturday morning, 260 personnel were assigned to the Springs Fire, including the deployment of two helicopters and 36 fire engines. Including Cal Fire, assisting crews include city fire departments from Hemet, Riverside, Palm Springs, Idyllwild and Corona, as well as Pechanga and Morongo.
Cal State San Marcos and surrounding neighborhoods were under evacuation orders after a 2-acre brush fire broke out. Forward progress has been stopped and evacuation orders have changed.
Crews responded to a vegetation fire in San Marcos, which prompted the evacuation of several homes and a college in the area.
A mobile home fire in Oroville occurred on Sunday afternoon, with CAL FIRE actively investigating the cause of the fire.
A vegetation fire is burning near the 500 block of La Moree Road in San Marcos. CAL FIRE San Diego and the San Diego County Fire Protection District are responding to the call, which came in just after 3 p.
Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.