Fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations

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Fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations A fast-growing wildfire in Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings By The Associated Press April 3, 2026, 5:48 PM RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings. It was not immediately known how many households are under evacuation warnings or orders. “It's windy out there,” said Maggie Cline De La Rosa, a public information officer for Cal Fire Riverside. Iran live updates: Trump's national security team gathered after US warplanes hit 2 hours ago Artemis II live updates: Stunning new photos show Earth from Orion capsule 2 hours ago Pakistan announces US-Iran talks 'in coming days' Mar 29, 4:47 PM The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys through Saturday afternoon, with gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) expected. “Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” the advisory read. Related Topics Wildfires Sponsored Content by Taboola Iran live updates: Trump's national security team gathered after US warplanes hit 2 hours ago Pakistan announces US-Iran talks 'in coming days' Mar 29, 4:47 PM Artemis II live updates: Stunning new photos show Earth from Orion capsule 2 hours ago Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen.

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Fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations
A fast-growing wildfire in Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings
By
The Associated Press
April 3, 2026, 5:48 PM
RIVERSIDE, Calif. --
A fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings.
The Springs Fire broke out at around 11 a.m. Friday and by 2:30 p.m. had grown to 2.34 square miles (6.06 square kilometers). The cause of the fire east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County is under investigation. It was not immediately known how many households are under evacuation warnings or orders.
“It's windy out there,” said Maggie Cline De La Rosa, a public information officer for Cal Fire Riverside.
A Cal Fire map showed the fire burning in a recreational area near the city of Moreno Valley, which has a population of roughly 200,000. The city is 64 miles (103 kilometers) east of Los Angeles.
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The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys through Saturday afternoon, with gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) expected.
“Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” the advisory read.
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- Iran live updates: Trump's national security team gathered after US warplanes hit 2 hours ago Artemis II live updates: Stunning new photos show Earth from Orion capsule 2 hours ago Pakistan announces US-Iran talks 'in coming days' Mar 29, 4:47 PM The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys through Saturday afternoon, with gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) expected. “Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” the advisory read.

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