Springs Fire Rapidly Expands in Riverside County, Prompting Widespread Evacuations and Road Closures
April 3, 2026
There were no confirmed injuries at the time of the report.
The map displayed the active perimeter along with mandatory evacuation zones and evacuation warnings to help residents understand risk areas.
Gilman Springs Road closures were enforced from Alessandro Road to Bridge Street, with sheriff’s deputies coordinating the road restrictions in the affected communities.
Specific evacuation zones were identified, including MOE-0504 through MOE-0639, MOE-0640, MOE-0637, and additional zones such as MOE-0507 and RVC/0748 variants, guiding residents on safety boundaries.
Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department led the response with ongoing updates and coordination with neighboring agencies to monitor containment and potential impacts.
A fast-moving Springs Fire broke out along Gilman Springs Road in Riverside County near Moreno Valley around mid-morning, rapidly spreading from roughly 50 acres to several thousand as winds drove the flames and prompted evacuations.
Evacuation orders and warnings expanded as fire activity increased, with nearby structures threatened and road closures in place, including Gilman Springs Road between Alessandro Road and Bridge Street and closures in Hemet and Moreno Valley.
The response mobilized substantial resources, including multiple air and ground crews, with helicopters, air tankers, engines, and personnel deployed to contain the blaze, and officials reporting progress toward containment as the day progressed.
An interactive live map and official updates were provided for residents to track the wildfire perimeter, active evacuations, and warnings.
Residents were advised to check their evacuation status through online tools and stay tuned to local fire department messages for the latest guidance.
The Associated Press contributed reporting on the developing situation.
Emergency resources escalated, with air tankers, multiple engines, hand crews, and other equipment deployed and local departments collaborating to bolster firefighting efforts.
Summary based on 20 sources
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