The Springs Fire broke out at around 11am Friday and by 3:30pm had nearly tripled in size to 4.45 square miles, while at the same time, the Crown Fire burned 280 acres near Acton.
The Springs Fire in Riverside County is the largest blaze so far, spreading across 3,500 acres as of publishing time and is just 5% contained. The fire prompted evacuations in Lake Perris and Moreno Valley.
Southern California faces damaging wind gusts and warm temperatures, starting Friday. Learn which areas are under high-wind warnings and how to stay safe.