Crews make progress on brush fires burning in Moreno Valley, Acton
Last updated: Monday, April 6, 2026 6:34AM GMT
Two brush fires broke out as Santa Ana winds picked up across Southern California on Friday.
The Springs Fire was reported around 11 a.m. on Gilman Springs Road in Moreno Valley, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. As the fire grew, it threatened homes in the Moreno Valley Ranch neighborhood.
Meanwhile, in northern Los Angeles County, crews were battling another, smaller brush fire in the Acton area, dubbed the Crown Fire.
Both fires triggered evacuation orders and warnings, all of which were lifted by Saturday evening, when both fires reached 95% containment.
Apr 06, 2026, 6:34 AM GMT
All evacuation orders, warnings lifted as Springs Fire reaches 95% containment
All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted as the Springs Fire burning in Moreno Valley reaches 95% containment.
CAL FIRE said in an update at 6 p.m. on Saturday that crews will continue to monitor and patrol the perimeter of the fire throughout the evening. Residents are encouraged to use caution as they return to their homes.
The 4,176-acre fire was first reported on Friday morning. It quickly spread due to strong Santa Ana winds and crept dangerously close to homes in the Moreno Valley Ranch neighborhood.
Apr 05, 2026, 2:25 AM GMT
Crown Fire in Acton area now 95% contained
The Crown Fire that sparked in the Acton area in north Los Angeles County is now 95% contained, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.
Officials said crews will continue working through Saturday night and into Sunday.
All evacuation warnings for the 385-acre fire were lifted earlier Saturday morning.
Apr 05, 2026, 12:09 AM GMT
Springs Fire in Moreno Valley now 75% contained, CAL FIRE says
The 4,176-acre Springs Fire burning near a Moreno Valley neighborhood is now 75% contained, according to CAL FIRE.
The 4,176-acre Springs Fire burning near a Moreno Valley neighborhood is now 75% contained, according to CAL FIRE.
Crews appeared to make significant progress on the fire overnight and into Saturday morning after it first broke out around 11 a.m. on Friday. The fire quickly spread due to strong Santa Ana winds.
Still, some evacuation warnings and orders are in place for nearby residents. Officials say no structures have been damaged and no injuries have been reported.
Apr 04, 2026, 8:45 PM GMT
All evacuation warnings lifted for Crown Fire as containment rises to 74%
All evacuation orders were lifted for the Crown Fire in the Acton area of northern Los Angeles County, officials said Saturday.
The wildfire has burned 345 acres after erupting early Friday afternoon near Crown Valley and Soledad Canyon roads, according to Cal Fire.
The cause of the wildfire is under investigation by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
