Springs Fire Devours 50 Acres Upon Discovery Today
Cal Fire units reported a wildfire at 11:01 a.m. on April 3 along Gilman Springs Road. The blaze is east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County, California. The incident is being called the Springs Fire.
Situation and response
The Cal Fire Riverside Unit is leading suppression efforts. Command has not released containment figures. Updated information was posted at 12:05 p.m. on April 3.
Resources deployed
Crews assigned include engines, aircraft and ground teams. Agencies report 23 engines are on the incident.
- Two helicopters
- Two dozers
- Two hand crews
- Numerous firefighting air tankers statewide, as conditions allow
Acreage and public reports
Cal Fire has not confirmed the area burned. Some social posts today claimed the fire “devours 50 acres” upon discovery. Those acreage figures remain unverified by officials.
Officials urge the public to rely on Cal Fire for official updates. Filmogaz.com will follow the story as information becomes available.