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California Brush Fires Prompt Evacuations Amid Strong Winds

4/5/2026

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Two brush fires in Southern California prompted evacuations on Friday as 50 mph winds fueled the blazes.
The Springs fire near Moreno Valley burned 4,176 acres.
The Crown fire, 50 miles north of Los Angeles, reached 345 acres.
Winds eased by Saturday morning, aiding firefighting efforts.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said last year's wildfires were among the most destructive in California's history, with many survivors still awaiting insurance payouts.

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Two brush fires in Southern California prompted evacuations on Friday as 50 mph winds fueled the blazes.
The Springs fire near Moreno Valley burned 4,176 acres.
The Crown fire, 50 miles north of Los Angeles, reached 345 acres.
Winds eased by Saturday morning, aiding firefighting efforts.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said last year's wildfires were among the most destructive in California's history, with many survivors still awaiting insurance payouts.