The Guardian | Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California by Roque Planas 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 reading... Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/03/wildfires-southern-california #wildfires #windadvisory