Trending Now - Southern California Faces Evacuations as Fires Spark in Winds
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department responded to the fires.
Los Angeles Times - Kyle Wheeler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s San Diego office, provided insights on the fire conditions.
Los Angeles Times - Alex Izaguirre, a spokesperson with Riverside County Fire, commented on the fire's rapid growth.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department reported the Springs Fire.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Los Angeles County Fire Department reported the Crown fire.
WHAT:
ABC News - The Springs Fire has grown to approximately 6.3 square miles (about 16 square kilometers) and is at least 45% contained as of April 4th, 2026.
ABC News - The Springs Fire was reported to be 25% contained on April 3rd, 2026.
ABC News - Approximately 260 personnel are currently battling the Springs Fire, including crews from around the region.
ABC News - No structures have been damaged or destroyed as of April 4th, 2026.
Boston.com News - The Springs Fire grew to approximately 6.5 square miles by the evening of April 3rd, 2026.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Crown fire has burned 34 acres in northern Los Angeles County as of April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - The Crown fire was reported to have burned 80 acres at a "moderate rate of speed" as of 11:23 a.m. on April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - Evacuation orders were issued for residents north of John F. Kennedy Drive and west of Sinclair Street and Redlands Boulevard as of 1 p.m. on April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - The fire was described as about 50 acres in size during its first hour, but exploded to 1,000 acres by 1 p.m., according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Los Angeles Times - Fire officials issued mandatory evacuations for a large area north of Ramona Expressway and east of Lake Perris.
Boston.com News - The Springs Fire grew to approximately 6.5 square miles by the evening of April 3rd, 2026.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Crown fire has burned 280 acres in northern Los Angeles County as of April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - The Crown fire was reported to have burned 80 acres at a "moderate rate of speed" as of 11:23 a.m. on April 3rd, 2026.
Boston.com News - The Springs Fire grew to approximately 6.5 square miles by the evening of April 3rd, 2026.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Evacuation orders were issued for specific zones: MOE-0507, RVC-0748, and RVC-0826, impacting residents around the Springs Fire.
Los Angeles Times - The Springs fire was reported to have burned approximately 3,500 acres and was still 5% contained as of 4 p.m. on April 3rd, 2026.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Crown fire has burned 34 acres in northern Los Angeles County as of April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - Evacuation orders were issued for residents north of John F. Kennedy Drive and west of Sinclair Street and Redlands Boulevard as of 1 p.m. on April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - Moreno Valley College closed its campus due to poor air quality on April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - The Springs fire was reported to have burned approximately 1,000 acres by 1 p.m. on April 3rd, 2026, up from an initial estimate of 50 acres in its first hour.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Springs fire has burned 55 acres in Moreno Valley, with specific evacuation zones identified as MOE-0507, RVC-0748, and RVC-0826.
Los Angeles Times - The Crown fire was reported to have burned 80 acres at a "moderate rate of speed" as of 11:23 a.m. on April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - Two brush fires erupted in Southern California, leading to mandatory evacuations.
Los Angeles Times - The Springs fire burned 3,500 acres and was 5% contained as of 4 p.m.
Los Angeles Times - The Crown fire burned 280 acres near Acton.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Springs Fire burned at least 55 acres in Moreno Valley.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Crown fire burned 34 acres in northern Los Angeles County.
WHERE:
Los Angeles Times - Gilman Springs Road from Alessandro Road to Bridge Street remains closed.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Gilman Springs Road is closed from Alessandro Road to Bridge Street due to the Springs Fire.
Los Angeles Times - Evacuations were ordered for residents south of Escondido Canyon Road, east of Big Springs Road, north of Hughes Canyon and Hubbard Road, and west of Crown Valley Road.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Gilman Springs Road is closed from Alessandro Road to Bridge Street due to the Springs Fire.
Los Angeles Times - Mandatory evacuations were ordered for the area north of Ramona Expressway and east of Lake Perris.
Los Angeles Times - Evacuations were ordered for residents south of Escondido Canyon Road, east of Big Springs Road, north of Hughes Canyon and Hubbard Road, and west of Crown Valley Road.
Los Angeles Times - The Springs fire was located east of Lake Perris in Riverside County.
Los Angeles Times - The Crown fire was near Acton, specifically North Crown Valley and Soledad Canyon roads.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Springs Fire was reported on Gilman Springs Road in Moreno Valley.
Los Angeles Times - Evacuations were ordered for areas north of Ramona Expressway and east of Lake Perris.
WHEN:
ABC News - The Springs Fire was reported to be 25% contained on April 3rd, 2026, and is now 45% contained as of April 4th, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - The fires broke out on April 3rd, 2026, with the Springs fire first reported just before 11 a.m. and the Crown fire reported at 11:23 a.m. on the same day.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Springs Fire was reported around 11 a.m. on April 3rd, 2026, and evacuation orders were issued shortly thereafter.
Los Angeles Times - The fires broke out on April 3rd, 2026, with the Springs fire first reported just before 11 a.m. and the Crown fire reported at 11:23 a.m. on the same day.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Springs Fire was reported around 11 a.m. on April 3rd, 2026, and evacuation orders were issued shortly thereafter.
Los Angeles Times - The fires broke out on April 3rd, 2026, with the Springs fire first reported just before 11 a.m. and the Crown fire reported at 11:23 a.m. on the same day.
Los Angeles Times - The mandatory evacuation orders were issued on April 3rd, 2026, as the fires continued to spread.
Los Angeles Times - The fires broke out on Friday, April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - The Springs fire was first reported just before 11 a.m. on April 3rd, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - The Crown fire was reported at 11:23 a.m. on April 3rd, 2026.
WHY:
Los Angeles Times - The fires were driven by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 50 mph across the landscape at times, and light “flashy fuels” including grass and brush.
Los Angeles Times - The fires were driven by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 50 mph.
Los Angeles Times - The fires were driven by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 50 mph.
Los Angeles Times - The fires occurred after a winter of intense rains and periods of scorching heat.
HOW:
ABC News - Crews began dropping water and retardant around the fire by air on April 4th, 2026.
Los Angeles Times - Fire officials requested additional resources, including two air tankers, 23 fire engines, two helicopters, and two bulldozers to combat the fires.
Los Angeles Times - Fire officials requested additional resources, including two air tankers, 23 fire engines, two helicopters, and two bulldozers to combat the fires.
Los Angeles Times - Fire officials requested additional resources, including two air tankers, 23 fire engines, two helicopters, and two bulldozers to combat the fires.
Los Angeles Times - Firefighters utilized two air tankers, 23 fire engines, two helicopters, and two bulldozers to combat the fires.
Los Angeles Times - Fire officials set backfires to burn fuel in the blaze’s path and dug defensive lines to stop the spread.
(UPDATED April 4, 2026 21:02 UTC)
The Springs Fire has expanded to approximately 6.3 square miles and is currently 45% contained, a significant increase from the 25% containment reported on Friday. As of on Saturday, around 260 personnel, including regional crews, are actively battling the blaze, with air support providing water and retardant drops. Fortunately, no structures have been damaged or destroyed in the fire's path so far.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 19:08 UTC)
The Springs Fire has rapidly expanded to approximately 6.5 square miles, while the Crown Fire in northern Los Angeles County has burned 80 acres at a moderate rate as of on Friday. Evacuation orders have been issued for residents in affected areas, with mandatory evacuations for a large zone north of Ramona Expressway and east of Lake Perris, as fire officials report that the Crown Fire exploded from 50 acres to 1,000 acres within just a few hours. The fires, which broke out on Friday, were fueled by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 50 mph and have prompted requests for additional firefighting resources, including air tankers and fire engines.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 17:05 UTC)
The Springs Fire has expanded to approximately 6.5 square miles, while the Crown Fire has burned 280 acres in northern Los Angeles County as of on Friday. Evacuations were ordered for residents in several areas, including south of Escondido Canyon Road and east of Big Springs Road, as the fires were fueled by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 50 mph. Fire officials are requesting additional resources, including air tankers and fire engines, to help combat these rapidly spreading blazes.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 13:15 UTC)
The Springs Fire, reported around 11 a.m. on Friday, has grown to approximately 6.5 square miles by the evening of the same day. Evacuation orders have been issued for specific zones impacting residents near the fire, and Gilman Springs Road is closed from Alessandro Road to Bridge Street. Authorities are urging residents in the affected areas to comply with the evacuation orders for their safety.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 09:06 UTC)
The Springs fire has burned approximately 3,500 acres and is only 5% contained as of 4 p.m. on Friday, while the Crown fire has affected 34 acres in northern Los Angeles County. Evacuation orders were issued for residents north of John F. Kennedy Drive and west of Sinclair Street and Redlands Boulevard, and mandatory evacuations were also ordered for the area north of Ramona Expressway and east of Lake Perris. Additionally, Moreno Valley College closed its campus due to poor air quality on Friday.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 05:21 UTC)
The Springs fire has rapidly escalated, burning approximately 1,000 acres by 1 p.m. on Friday, a significant increase from an initial estimate of just 50 acres in its first hour. Evacuations have been ordered for residents in specific zones south of Escondido Canyon Road and west of Crown Valley Road, while the Crown fire has also burned 80 acres at a moderate rate. Fire officials are requesting additional resources, including two air tankers, 23 fire engines, two helicopters, and two bulldozers to help combat these fires.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 03:50 UTC)
Two significant brush fires erupted in Southern California on Friday, leading to mandatory evacuations as the Springs fire burned 3,500 acres and was only 5% contained by 4 p.m., while the Crown fire consumed 280 acres near Acton. Firefighters from Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department, supported by air tankers and helicopters, worked tirelessly to combat the flames, which were fueled by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 50 mph. Evacuations were ordered for areas north of Ramona Expressway and east of Lake Perris as fire officials employed backfires and defensive lines to contain the rapidly spreading blazes.