6pm UPDATE Saturday, April 4
The Springs Fire acres burned remain at 4176. The containment has reached 95% as of 6pm on Saturday, April 4th.
UPDATE Saturday, April 4, Updated Evacuation Orders
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
- MOE-0507-B
- MOE-0641-B
- MOE-0747-B
- MOE-0823-B
- RVC-0825-A
Evacuation Shelters
Riverside County:
Valley View High School
13135 Nason St.
Moreno Valley, 92555
Animal Evacuation Shelters
Riverside County:
San Jacinto Animal Shelter
581 S. Grand Ave.
San Jacinto, 92582
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones:
- MOE-0507-A
- MOE-0641-A
- MOE-0744
- MOE-0747-A
- MOE-0823-A
- RVC-0825-B
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UPDATE (7P.M.) The Springs Fire is now 10% contained and has burned 4,176 acres, according to CalFire.
According to Valley News reporters on scene, it appears the forward progress has been stopped.
The vegetation fire dubbed the Springs Fire prompted evacuations and warnings today, Friday, April 3, as firefighters worked to contain flames burning in brush and grass.
The fire was reported earlier in the day and quickly drew a multi-agency response. Ground and air resources were deployed to slow the rate of spread and protect nearby structures, officials said. Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
Fire officials reported the following resources assigned to the incident: 36 engines, two water tenders, two helicopters, two dozers, seven hand crews and 10 additional support units, for a total of approximately 260 personnel.
Cooperating agencies include Hemet City Fire Department, Riverside City Fire Department, Pechanga Fire Department, Morongo Fire Department, Palm Springs Fire Department, Idyllwild Fire Department and Corona Fire Department.
Evacuation Orders — indicating an immediate threat to life and requiring residents to leave immediately — have been issued for the following zones:
MOE-0507, MOE-0641, MOE-0744, MOE-0745, MOE-0746, MOE-0747, RVC-0825, MOE-0823.
Updated Evacuation ORDERS issued for MOE-0823. East of Lasselle St. between Rancho Verde High School and Colt Way.
Evacuation Warnings — signaling a potential threat and advising residents to be prepared to evacuate — have been issued for:
 MOE-0506, MOE-0633, MOE-0638, MOE-0639, MOE-0743, MOE-0822, MOE-0823.
“Some residents along Kentucky Derby St. were panicking to evacuate,” according to Valley News reporters on scene. Many were not aware of what Genasys Protect was. Genasys is a system that fire departments use to identify zones residents should evacuate or prepare to evacuate. Go to the site ahead of a fire to learn what zone you are in. https://protect.genasys.com/search
Evacuation shelters have been established in Riverside County at:
- Valley View High School, 13135 Nason St., Moreno Valley
Animal evacuation shelters include:
- San Jacinto Animal Shelter, 581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto
- Moreno Valley Animal Services, 14041 Elsworth St., Moreno Valley
Road closures are in effect at:
- Gilman Springs Road at Alessandro Boulevard
- Alessandro Road at Redlands Boulevard
- Bridge Road at Gilman Springs Road
- Ramona Expressway at Davis Road
Officials urged the public to avoid the area.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued due to the immediate and potential threat to life and property. Under CAL FIRE’s alert system, evacuation orders require residents to leave immediately, while warnings indicate conditions may worsen and residents should be ready to evacuate.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No immediate reports of injuries or structural damage were available as of Friday afternoon.
Fire crews continued working to strengthen containment lines and monitor fire behavior as conditions evolve. Officials noted that evacuation statuses may change rapidly depending on weather, terrain and fire activity.
Evacuation ORDERS are now issued for MOE-0823.
East of Lasselle St. between Rancho Verde High School and Colt Way.
Evacuation ORDERS for the following zones have been rescinded:
RVC-0826
RVC-0748
Evacuation WARNINGS have been rescinded for the following zones:
MOE-0504
MOE-0505
MOE-0640
MOE-0637
All other Evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS remain in effect. Please avoid the area as there is still a fire threat and heavy equipment and personnel working.
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UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) — The Springs Fire has burned approximately 3,500 acres and is 5% contained, according to CAL FIRE.
A vegetation fire dubbed the Springs Fire prompted evacuations and warnings Friday, April 3, as firefighters worked to contain flames burning in brush and grass.
The fire was reported earlier in the day and quickly drew a multi-agency response. Ground and air resources were deployed to slow the rate of spread and protect nearby structures, officials said. Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
Fire officials reported the following resources assigned to the incident: 36 engines, two water tenders, two helicopters, two dozers, seven hand crews and 10 additional support units, for a total of approximately 260 personnel.
Cooperating agencies include Hemet City Fire Department, Riverside City Fire Department, Pechanga Fire Department, Morongo Fire Department, Palm Springs Fire Department, Idyllwild Fire Department and Corona Fire Department.
Evacuation Orders — indicating an immediate threat to life and requiring residents to leave immediately — have been issued for the following zones:
MOE-0507, MOE-0641, MOE-0744, MOE-0745, MOE-0746, MOE-0747, RVC-0748, RVC-0825, RVC-0826.
Evacuation Warnings — signaling a potential threat and advising residents to be prepared to evacuate — have been issued for:
MOE-0504, MOE-0505, MOE-0506, MOE-0633, MOE-0637, MOE-0638, MOE-0639, MOE-0640, MOE-0743, MOE-0822, MOE-0823.
Evacuation shelters have been established in Riverside County at:
- Valley View High School, 13135 Nason St., Moreno Valley
Animal evacuation shelters include:
- San Jacinto Animal Shelter, 581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto
- Moreno Valley Animal Services, 14041 Elsworth St., Moreno Valley
Road closures are in effect at:
- Gilman Springs Road at Alessandro Boulevard
- Alessandro Road at Redlands Boulevard
- Bridge Road at Gilman Springs Road
- Ramona Expressway at Davis Road
Officials urged the public to avoid the area.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued due to the immediate and potential threat to life and property. Under CAL FIRE’s alert system, evacuation orders require residents to leave immediately, while warnings indicate conditions may worsen and residents should be ready to evacuate.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No immediate reports of injuries or structural damage were available as of Friday afternoon.
Fire crews continued working to strengthen containment lines and monitor fire behavior as conditions evolve. Officials noted that evacuation statuses may change rapidly depending on weather, terrain and fire activity.
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UPDATE: 4:15 pm The Springs Fire has burned 3500 acres and is only 5% contained, according to CalFire.
- MOE-0507
- MOE-0641
- MOE-0744
- MOE-0745
- MOE-0746
- MOE-0747
- RVC-0748
- RVC-0825
- RVC-0826
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:
- MOE-0504
- MOE-0505
- MOE-0506
- MOE-0633
- MOE-0637
- MOE-0638
- MOE-0639
- MOE-0640
- MOE-0743
- MOE-0822
- MOE-0823
Evacuation Shelters
Riverside County:
Valley View High School, 13135 Nason St., Moreno Valley, 92555
Animal Evacuation Shelters
Riverside County:
San Jacinto Animal Shelter, 581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto, 92582
Moreno Valley Animal Services, 14041 Elsworth St., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
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EARLY VERSION STORY
A vegetation fire dubbed the Springs Fire has grown to 1000 acres and prompted evacuations and warnings Friday, April 3, according to CAL FIRE incident information.
The fire was reported April 3 and quickly drew a multi-agency response as crews worked to contain flames burning in brush and grass. Firefighters deployed ground and air resources to slow the rate of spread and protect nearby structures, officials said.
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued in areas surrounding the fire due to the immediate and potential threat to life and property. Under CAL FIRE’s alert system, evacuation orders indicate an immediate danger requiring residents to leave, while evacuation warnings signal a possible threat and advise preparation to evacuate.
Fire officials said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No immediate reports of injuries or structural damage were available as of Friday.
Fire crews continued working to strengthen containment lines and assess fire behavior as conditions changed. Officials emphasized that evacuation statuses may shift rapidly depending on weather, terrain and fire activity.
