"The Springs fire, about 64 miles east of Los Angeles, was at least 45% contained on Saturday, a fire department spokesperson said. It was 25% contained late on Friday evening."
"Winds had dissipated a bit since Friday, helping the efforts of firefighting crews. We're feeling confident, she said. The winds have died down so it's assisting us in making more progress."
"Crews began early on Saturday dropping water and fire retardant all around the blaze by air. About 260 personnel are battling the fire, including crews from around the region."
"No structures have been destroyed or damaged, according to the California department of forestry and fire protection (Cal Fire). Evacuation warnings were triggered for Moreno Valley."
Fire protection crews in California are managing a wildfire in Riverside County that has spread to over 4,100 acres. The Springs fire, located 64 miles east of Los Angeles, is currently 45% contained, an improvement from 25% the previous evening. High winds initially fueled the fire, prompting a wind advisory. However, winds have calmed, aiding firefighting efforts. Crews are utilizing aerial support and building containment lines. No structures have been damaged, and evacuation warnings are in place for some areas.
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