LIVE: Southern California wildfires: Evacuations ordered for Springs and Crown Fires
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Crews across Southern California are responding to a dual threat as the Springs and Crown fires expand rapidly under dry, windy conditions.
Emergency officials have implemented mandatory evacuations and several road closures as the "flashy fuel" in the region continues to feed the advancing flames.
What we know:
Springs Fire, Riverside County
The Springs Fire is currently estimated at 1,500 acres and is 0% contained, according to Cal Fire.
The fire broke out just after 11 a.m. in the 15000 block of Gilman Springs Rd. in Moreno Valley.
Evacuation orders have been issued for:
- MOE-0507
- MOE-0747
- MOE-0745
- MOE-0641
- MOE-0746
- MOE-0744
- RVC-0748
- RVC-0826
- RVC-0825
Evacuation warnings have been issued for:
- MOE-0504
- MOE-0505
- MOE-0506
- MOE-0640
- MOE-0639
- MOE-0638
- MOE-0637
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Valley View High School located at 13135 Nason St. in Moreno Valley.
An animal shelter is located at 581 S. Grand Ave. in San Jacinto.
Gilman Springs Road is closed from Alessandro Road to Bridge Street.
Springs Fire in Moreno Valley triggers evacuations
The Springs Fire in Riverside County has exploded to 1,000 acres with 0% containment, triggering mandatory evacuation orders for residents in Moreno Valley.
Crown Fire in Los Angeles County
The Crown Fire is currently estimated at 280 acres and is 5% contained, according to Cal Fire.
The fire was reported a little before 12:30 p.m. near Soledad Canyon and N. Crown Valley roads in Acton.
Firefighters are reporting the fire is advancing at a moderate rate, with the potential to spread to as much as 300 acres.
Evacuation orders have been issued for:
- LAC-E087
Evacuation warnings have been issued for:
- LAC-E086
- LAC-E089
To determine the evacuation status of your zone, visit protect.genasys.com.
What we don't know:
The exact cause of both fires remains under investigation.
While the Springs Fire is moving upslope into heavy brush, officials have not yet confirmed how many structures are in the direct path of either blaze or if any property damage has already occurred.
What you can do:
Residents in warning zones should be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
To determine the evacuation status of your specific zone, visit protect.genasys.com.
The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Cal Fire.