World News : Wildfire triggers evacuations
A smoky and fast-growing wildfire yesterday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings.
A smoky and fast-growing wildfire yesterday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings. The Springs Fire broke out at around 11am and by 3.30pm had grown to 11.5sqkm.
The cause of the fire east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County is under investigation. It was not immediately known how many households are under evacuation warnings or orders.
Original reporting: gdnonline.com.
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