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Riverside County Fires Expand Amid Strong Santa Ana Winds

4/4/2026

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The Springs Fire in Riverside County has grown to 4,176 acres and is 10% contained, prompting evacuations north of Ramona Expressway.
Santa Ana winds gusting at 50 mph push firefighters to protect residential zones with air tankers and ground crews.
The Crown Fire in Los Angeles County has burned 325 acres and is 25% contained, with evacuation orders lifted but warnings remain in effect.
Wind advisories are expected to persist, complicating firefighting.

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The Springs Fire in Riverside County has grown to 4,176 acres and is 10% contained, prompting evacuations north of Ramona Expressway.
Santa Ana winds gusting at 50 mph push firefighters to protect residential zones with air tankers and ground crews.
The Crown Fire in Los Angeles County has burned 325 acres and is 25% contained, with evacuation orders lifted but warnings remain in effect.
Wind advisories are expected to persist, complicating firefighting.