The Springs Fire is burning near Moreno Valley and Perris in Riverside County and has forces evacuations. Here is what to know:

The Springs and Crown fires ignited as the region faces gusty winds.

Smoke from the blaze is visible across Riverside, Perris and Beaumont.

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Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

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.

Late in October, California fire officials made a courtesy call to Los Angeles. The state's proposed Zone Zero regulations that would force homeowners to create an ember-resistant zone around their houses—initially planned to take effect nearly three ...

The blaze ignited east of Moreno Valley at Gilman Springs Road. Firefighters are fighting "light flashy fuels," with ground and air crews responding.