Springs Fire, Moreno Valley and wildfires in Los Angeles
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The so-called Springs Fire was reported around 11 a.m. on Gilman Springs Road in Moreno Valley, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. Meanwhile, in northern Los Angeles County, crews were battling another brush fire in the Acton area, dubbed the Crown Fire.
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The Springs and Crown fires ignited as the region faces gusty winds.
Interactive maps show where fires in Moreno Valley and Acton are burning, as well as where evacuations are in place.
As of Saturday morning, 260 personnel were assigned to the Springs Fire, including the deployment of two helicopters and 36 fire engines. Including Cal Fire, assisting crews include city fire departments from Hemet, Riverside, Palm Springs, Idyllwild and Corona, as well as Pechanga and Morongo.
Smoke from the blaze is visible across Riverside, Perris and Beaumont.
The Crown Fire in Acton has rapidly grown to 250 acres, prompting evacuation orders as winds push the flames toward nearby structures in Los Angeles County.
A vegetation fire is burning near the 500 block of La Moree Road in San Marcos. CAL FIRE San Diego and the San Diego County Fire Protection District are responding to the call, which came in just after 3 p.