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California protection crews contain parts of wildfire that burned 4,100 acres
Springs fire, which had spread quickly by windy conditions, at least 45% contained on Saturday, say fire officials
TL;DR
- The Springs fire in Riverside County has burned over 4,100 acres and is at least 45% contained.
- Winds have decreased, aiding containment efforts, with predictions of continued moderate gusts.
- Crews are using aerial drops of water and retardant, and building containment lines.
- No structures have been destroyed or damaged, and evacuation warnings are minimal.
- A separate, smaller fire in Los Angeles County (Crown fire) is 74% contained.
- California has experienced 504 wildfires so far in 2026 due to above-normal temperatures and lack of precipitation, exacerbated by Santa Ana winds.