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Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California

The Guardian - World News EnvironmentalNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Roque PlanasApril 4, 2026 at 03:17 AM
Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California
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Crews making progress containing Southern California wildfire as some mandatory evacuations remain

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Two wildfires erupted in southern California on Friday, fueled by strong winds and marking the region's first major burns during a spring heatwave. The Springs fire in Riverside County rapidly expanded to over 4,100 acres, prompting evacuation orders near Lake Perris and Moreno Valley, with Valley View High School designated as an evacuation site. As of Friday evening, it was only 10% contained, with over 260 personnel battling the blaze. A smaller 260-acre Crown fire in Los Angeles County also triggered evacuations near Acton and was 25% contained by Friday afternoon. The cause of the Springs fire, which broke out at 11 a.m., is currently unknown.

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The wind is “spreading the smoke”, prompting concerned calls from residents.

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The 260-acre Crown fire was 25% contained by Friday afternoon.

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The Springs fire was 10% contained by Friday evening.

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The Springs fire in Riverside county has grown to 4,127 acres.

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Two wildfires broke out in southern California on Friday.

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Moreno Valley Animal Services 40% San Jacinto Animal Shelter 40% Valley View High School 50% Lake Perris 60% Crown Fire 70% Alex Izaguirre 70% Moreno Valley ×270% CalFire ×275% Riverside County ×280% Cal Fire Riverside County 80% Springs Fire ×385% Southern California ×390%

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wildfires 100% evacuations 80% southern california 70% riverside county 60% windy conditions 60% fire suppression 50% los angeles county 50% heatwave 40%

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