Crews Contain Springs Fire Near Moreno Valley; Evacuations Ease
Containment rose as crews and aircraft battled the Springs Fire in Riverside County, with estimates ranging from 45% to 75% and fewer neighborhoods under evacuation, officials said.
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Overview
Fire officials said crews reported the Springs Fire in Riverside County was roughly 45% to 75% contained Saturday as aircraft dropped water and retardant.
The blaze broke out around 11 a.m. Friday and grew to roughly 6.3 to 6.5 square miles in a recreational area near Moreno Valley, authorities said.
Terra Fernandez said winds had 'dissipated a bit,' helping firefighters build and strengthen containment lines.
About 260 personnel from around the region were battling the blaze, officials said.
Officials said less than a dozen zones remained under mandatory evacuation, Moreno Valley College closed due to air quality, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.
Analysis
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