Evacuations ordered as two wildfires break out in southern California
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Two wildfires erupt in southern California, forcing evacuations as winds exceed 50 mph.
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Two wildfires have sparked in southern California, forcing evacuations as the Springs fire advances on Moreno Valley and a smaller Crown fire burns simultaneously. Wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph are accelerating the spread, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory through midday Friday. These represent the region's first major fires of the spring season, which has already been marked by significant heat. The stiff winds and dry conditions are rapidly pushing both fires across the landscape, threatening communities and infrastructure in their path.
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The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory through midday Friday.
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