This is a developing story and will be updated. For the most up-to-date information about the fire you can check:
- CalFire incident page
- Latest evacuation map
- For more updates, follow the Riverside County Fire Department.
Multiple evacuation orders are in place for residents near the Spring Fire burning in east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County. The fire was first reported around 11 a.m.
As of this afternoon, the fire has reached over 2,800 acres.
West of the Spring, a separate bush fire near Acton also began Friday afternoon. The Crown Fire has burned 280 acres and is 20% contained.
The basics
- Acreage: 2,848 acres as of Friday afternoon
- Containment: 0%
- Structures destroyed: None reported
- Deaths: None
- Injuries: 0
- Personnel working on fire: 105
- 2 helicopters
- 23 engines
- 2 dozers
- 2 crews
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The first pip, or crack, was confirmed in one of Jackie and Shadow’s eggs Friday morning, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley. -
‘Pip Watch’ begins for Big Bear’s famous bald eagles’ two eggs. What you need to know about hatchingJackie and Shadow’s eggs are now more than a month old and nearing the end of the eagles' usual incubation timeline. -
For the students, it’s an opportunity to see a beloved artist at “our freaking school.” For the school, it’s a continuation of a “world famous” arts legacy.
Evacuation map and orders
The Moreno Valley College campus closed Friday afternoon due to air quality and evacuated all students and staff.
Evacuation orders have been issued by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the following areas:
- MOE-0507
- MOE-0747
- MOE-0745
- MOE-0641
- MOE-0746
- MOE-0744
- RVC-0748
- RVC-0826
- RVC-0825
Evacuation warnings
Authorities say those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
- MOE-0504
- MOE-0505
- MOE-0506
- MOE-0633
- MOE-0636
- MOE-0637
- MOE-0638
- MOE-0639
- MOE-0640
- MOE-0743
- MOE-0822
- MOE-0823
Evacuation shelters
Valley View High School
13135 Nason St.
Moreno Valley, 92555
Animal Shelter
San Jacinto Animal Shelter
581 S. Grand Ave. San Jacinto 92582
Road closures
Gilman Springs Road is closed from Alessandro Road to Bridge Street, according to Cal Fire.
What we know so far
The Spring Fire was first reported around 11 a.m. Friday near Gilman Springs Road as a 5-acre fire that grew to 1,000 acres by 1:45 p.m.
VEGETATION FIRE - rpt @ 10:59AM. 15900 block Gilman Springs Road, east of Moreno Valley. Firefighters are on-scene of 5-6 acres burning in light flashy fuels. Gilman Springs Road is closed from Alessandro Road to Bridge Street. #SpringsIC @RivCoNow pic.twitter.com/KsTOq4QxM5
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) April 3, 2026
Conditions are fairly windy and dry in that area, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts reached 20 to 30 mph from the east. The Santa Ana wind event is expected to last into tomorrow.
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The first pip, or crack, was confirmed in one of Jackie and Shadow’s eggs Friday morning, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley.
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‘Pip Watch’ begins for Big Bear’s famous bald eagles’ two eggs. What you need to know about hatchingJackie and Shadow’s eggs are now more than a month old and nearing the end of the eagles' usual incubation timeline.
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For the students, it’s an opportunity to see a beloved artist at “our freaking school.” For the school, it’s a continuation of a “world famous” arts legacy.
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Fire resources and tips
Check out LAist's wildfire recovery guide
If you have to evacuate:
- Why fire officials don't want you to stay and defend your home
- How to get packed up
- How to leave your house
- What evacuation terms mean and how to sign up for alerts
Navigating fire conditions:
- How to drive in high winds and fire danger
- How to prep for power outages
- How to navigate poor air quality
How to help yourself and others:
- Resources for fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
- How to help find lost pets
How to start the recovery process:
- What to do — and not do — when you get home after a wildfire
- How to make an insurance claim
- How to safely clean up wildfire ash
What to do for your kids:
- How to talk to children about wildfires and losing a home
- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
Prepare for the next disaster:
