2026 Training Fire initially started 8:59 a.m. March 18 at in San Bernardino County, California. It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 19 days. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

A 2-acre “Moree Fire” near California State University San Marcos triggered Level 3 evacuations; shelter set at Mission Hills High School.

Firefighters were battling strong winds. The National Weather Service issued an advisory for 15 mph to 20 mph winds, with gusts up to 45 mph, into Saturday afternoon.

A fast-moving wildfire east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County burned through 4,176 acres on April 3, 2026, forcing residents across multiple zones to flee their homes as gusty winds pushed flames through dry brush along Gilman Springs Road.

Southern California firefighters are battling two major wildfires, the Springs Fire and the Crown Fire, which are spreading rapidly under dangerously dry and windy conditions.

Cal Fire and the California Department of Forestry & Fire Prevention are offering the public an interactive view of the Springs Fire, which is burning at least 3,500 acres in Moreno Valley Friday afternoon.

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.

A brush fire broke out in Riverside County, east of Moreno Valley Friday morning, fire officials said. The Springs Fire started on Gilman Springs road amid windy conditions. A wind advisory was in effect as of Friday afternoon.