A fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations - AP News

A fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations  AP News

Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California

Stiff winds ‘spreading the smoke’ as Springs fire bears down on Moreno Valley while smaller Crown fire also burning A pair of wildfires broke out in southern California on Friday, marking the region’s first significant burns in a spring that has seen a major heatwave. The fires started in windy conditions that have caused them to spread quickly. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for parts of southern California through midday Friday, warning of gusts up to 50mph. Continue r...

By Roque Planas

California 4-year-old boy survives attack by coyote that bit and tried to drag him away

A four-year-old boy suffered seven puncture wounds after a coyote attacked him in Southern California. The repeat offender was later euthanized.

Smoky, fast-moving wildfire triggers evacuation orders in Southern California

The fire was burning in a populated — but not densely so — unincorporated part of Riverside County, in a recreational area near the city of Moreno Valley, which has a population of roughly 200,000.

Orphaned injured baby mountain lion rescued and will be raised at California zoo

The three-week-old male cub, named Crimson, was rescued in Southern California last week after his mother abandoned him

By Rachel Dobkin

A fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations

2 wildfires burn through Southern California in US, evacuations ordered

Is there a fire in Lake Elsinore today? Residents report smoke and 'dark skies'

Residents of Lake Elsinore report smoke and dark skies. No fire is active in the city. The smoke likely comes from nearby Riverside or Los Angeles fires.