Springs fire, Southern California
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The brush fire was burning near the eastern edge of Cal State San Marcos Sunday afternoon and prompted evacuations in the area.
The Springs Fire near Lake Perris, which grew to more than 4,100 acres in a matter of hours, is now 95% contained following evacuations and school closures.
Brush fires erupted in the Inland Empire and northern L.A. County Friday, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds picked up across Southern California.
If you live in San Marcos, be aware of increased law enforcement and firefighting activity. A fire is burning near the 500 block of La Moree Road. An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the map below. It means everyone in the impacted areas must… pic.twitter.com/3NKX7jiUbe
Strong winds are fueling the explosion of the Springs Fire in Southern California, with evacuations ordered and thousands of acres already scorched.
Firefighters gained ground overnight on the Springs Fire near Moreno Valley, which is now 45% contained. Some evacuation orders were lifted Saturday.