Crews battled a smoky and fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California that forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors. The Springs Fire broke out around 11 a.

A smoky and fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings. The Springs Fire broke out about 11 a.m. Friday and by the evening had grown to about 5.

A fast-growing wildfire in Southern California has prompted evacuations and the closure of a community college as crews work to contain the blaze amidst strong winds.

Thousands of people in Riverside and Los Angeles Counties are under evacuation due to two wildfires, the Spring's Fire and the Crown Fire, which have grown to 4,176 and 345 acres respectively and are being fueled by dry,

The blaze ignited east of Moreno Valley at Gilman Springs Road. Firefighters are fighting "light flashy fuels," with ground and air crews responding.

Cal Fire Riverside County officials battle a wind-driven vegetation fire that broke out Friday morning in an area east of Moreno Valley. KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Arp. Details:

Southern California firefighters are battling two major wildfires, the Springs Fire and the Crown Fire, which are spreading rapidly under dangerously dry and windy conditions.

A brush fire dubbed the Springs Fire broke out in the Moreno Valley community of Riverside County. A strong Santa Ana wind event is causing flames to spread quickly, forcing officials to issue evacuation orders.