Crews made progress Saturday battling a smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted mandatory evacuations. Encompassing roughly 6.3 square miles (about 16 square kilometers) in Riverside County,

The Springs Fire in Southern California is now 45% contained after prompting evacuations in the region. Firefighters face strong winds and challenging conditions.

The Springs Fire broke out at around 11 a.m. local time near the Eden Hot Springs, and, as of 1 p.m. local time, CalFire reported that 1000 acres have burned as a result of the fi

Firefighters gained ground overnight on the Springs Fire near Moreno Valley, which is now 45% contained. Some evacuation orders were lifted Saturday.

Crews made significant progress overnight on the Springs Fire in Moreno Valley. Rick Montanez reports. Homeless advocates are accusing Oakland of breaking promises to some of their most vulnerable neighbors after the city shut down a tiny home shelter near what used to be one of the city's largest encampments.

Strong winds died down late Friday and into the early morning, allowing firefighters to make progress. But more winds are expected on Saturday.

Firefighters are continuing to battle the Springs Fire in Riverside County on Saturday. Late Friday night, Cal Fire Riverside County Unit stated that the Springs Fire stood

Springs Fire initially started 11:01 a.m. April 3 on Gilman Springs Road, East of Moreno Valley in Riverside County, California. Since its discovery 19 hours ago, it has burned 4,176 acres. A fire crew of 260 has been working on site and,