Crews make progress on brush fires burning in Moreno Valley, Acton

Last updated: Monday, April 6, 2026 6:34AM GMT
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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.

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Apr 03, 2026, 9:42 PM GMT

Springs Fire jumps to 1,500 acres

The Springs Fire in Moreno Valley jumped to 1,500 acres Friday afternoon amid windy conditions.

The blaze ignited near Gilman Springs Road around 11 a.m. and has since triggered evacuations in the area.

See an interactive map of the evacuation orders and warnings in place here.

Apr 03, 2026, 9:41 PM GMT

MAP: Springs Fire in Moreno Valley prompts evacuations

Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for the Springs Fire burning in Moreno Valley.

The fire ignited near Gilman Springs Road, according to Cal Fire.

Here's a look at an interactive map of all the evacuation orders and warnings in place:

Apr 03, 2026, 9:41 PM GMT

MAP: Evacuation orders, warnings in place for Crown Fire in Acton

Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for the Crown Fire burning in Acton.

The fire ignited near Crown Valley and Soledad Canyon Road, according to Cal Fire.

Here's a look at an interactive map of all the evacuation orders and warnings in place:

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Apr 03, 2026, 9:06 PM GMT

Crown Fire now 5% contained

The Crown Fire in Acton has reached 5% containment, according to Cal Fire.

According to the agency's incident page, the blaze was reported at 280 acres.

Evacuation orders are in place for zone LAC-E087.

Evacuation warnings are in place for zones LAC-E086 and LAC-E089.