"The Springs Fire broke out around 11 a.m. Friday and by the evening had grown to about 6.5 square miles. The cause of the fire east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County is under investigation."
"With hundreds of people battling the blaze - using helicopters, engines and water tenders - crews started to contain the blaze by Friday night."
"Moreno Valley College's main campus was shuttered Friday and Saturday due to the fire impacting the air quality. 'All students, faculty, and staff are being directed to leave campus immediately,' the school said in a post on Instagram."
The Springs Fire ignited around 11 a.m. Friday in Riverside County, quickly expanding to 6.5 square miles by evening. Evacuations were ordered, and Moreno Valley College closed due to poor air quality. Hundreds of firefighters, helicopters, and water tenders were deployed to combat the blaze. The fire is located in a recreational area near Moreno Valley, affecting residents and prompting concerns about smoke spread due to windy conditions. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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