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It was not immediately known how many households are under evacuation warnings or orders. because of the Springs Fire in Riverside County.
The Springs and Crown fires ignited as the region faces gusty winds.
A new wildfire was reported today at 3:01 p.m. in in Modoc County, California. Cedar Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.
Firefighters were battling strong winds. The National Weather Service issued an advisory for 15 mph to 20 mph winds, with gusts up to 45 mph, into Saturday afternoon.
Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.
Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors.
The Springs Fire in Riverside County reached 75 percent containment, prompting officials to lift most evacuation orders.