Springs Fire in Riverside County Burns 4,176 Acres, 45% Contained
Key Takeaways
- Mandatory evacuations affected thousands around Moreno Valley as the Springs Fire grew.
- The fire burned about 4,100 to 4,176 acres, driven by Santa Ana winds.
- Officials lifted many evacuation orders as containment advanced significantly by Saturday.
Fire Growth and Evacuations
The Springs Fire erupted Friday morning, rapidly expanding to 4,176 acres by evening.
Santa Ana winds gusting up to 50 mph drove the blaze through flammable brush and grass.
The fire was 25% contained Friday night and 45% contained by Saturday morning.
Widespread evacuation orders prompted residents to flee multiple zones.
Containment Progress
By Saturday afternoon, the fire was at least 75% contained.
No structures were damaged or destroyed.
Approximately 260 personnel were engaged in firefighting efforts.
Evacuation orders were lifted for a large portion of affected neighborhoods.
Uncertainty Over Cause
The cause of the Springs Fire remained under investigation.
The fire began in a populated recreational buffer area east of Moreno Valley.
The rapid growth came despite a winter of intense rains.
The broader Southern California fire season was underway with multiple active wildfires.
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