Springs fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters

The Springs Fire is burning near Moreno Valley and Perris in Riverside County and has forces evacuations. Here is what to know:

Refreshed maps reveal fire hazard zones across Central California

For the first time in 14 years, California's fire hazard severity zone maps have been updated by the state fire marshal. Based on fire history and conditions of locations, areas across the state rank from Moderate to High and Very High fire risk.

Springs fire burns 4,000+ acres in Moreno Valley area as residents flee; crews gain 25 percent containment

Fire crews had the blaze 25 percent contained as of Friday at 10 p.m., according to Cal Fire. The Springs fire was reported around 11 a.m. Friday on the 15900 block of Gilman Springs Road, east of Moreno Valley,
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Strong winds assist with explosion of Springs Fire, with evacuation orders in place

The Springs Fire in Riverside County, California has rapidly expanded to scorch over 4,000 acres of land. Strong winds are expected to last throughout the day, as crews work to try and contain the massive fire.
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Fast-moving wildfire erupts in Southern California as residents near Moreno Valley flee for their lives

A fast-moving brush fire east of Moreno Valley grew to 2,817 acres on Friday, April 3, prompting evacuation orders near Lake Perris
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Springs fire scorches 4,176 acres as evacuations widen

A wind-driven wildfire in Riverside County has burned 4,176 acres, forcing widespread evacuations across Moreno Valley and Perris. Containment stands between 10% and 25% as hundreds of firefighters and air support contend with gusts reaching 70 mph.