SIT REP 1: April 4, 2026 @ 1830 PT

INCIDENT SUMMARY

The SPRINGS FIRE was reported on April 3rd at 1059 hours PT in the 15900 block of Gilman Springs Road, east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County, California.

It is said to be in the Lake Perris area and north of San Jacinto, California. It was said to be listed between five and six acres, burning in light, flashy fuels, according to Fire Officials with the CAL FIRE / Riverside County FD via X (formerly Twitter).

Map Credit | CAL FIRE

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

  • CAL FIRE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIT — (36) Engines, (2) Water Tenders, Air Tanker, (7) Hand Crews, (2) Helicopters, (2) Dozers, (7) Hand Crews, (10) Other Assigned Resources, and (260) total personnel.
  • CITY OF RIVERSIDE FD – 2 engines and one brush truck were dispatched as mutual aid on Friday, April 3, 2026. There were reports that the smoke from the fire was starting to impact their city on Friday, but there have been no reports of it completely threatening the area.
  • HEMET FD
  • PECHANGA FD
  • MORONGO FD
  • PALM SPRINGS FD
  • IDYLLWILD FD
  • CORONA FD – Smoke from the fire has also been reported by the CFD. There is no threats to their city at this time.
  • UC SAN DIEGO / AlertCALFORNIA
  • OES Intel 24

INCIDENT SUMMARY

The SPRINGS FIRE started on April 3rd at 1101 hours PT on Gilman Springs Road, which is located east of Moreno Valley in California.

Photo Credit | UC San Diego / ALERTCalifornia

CURRENT STATUS

Cause

The cause is unknown and under investigation.

Size Up

  • 4,176 acres.
  • 95% contained.
  • Evacuations are in effect.
  • Mutual Aid assisting.

Evacuations

Evacuation Shelter (People)

  • Valley View High School, 13135 Nason Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92555.

Evacuation Shelter (Animals)

  • San Jacinto Animal Shelter, 581 S. Grand Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92581.

FIRE SUMMARY UPDATES

April 4, 2026

Some who are tracking wildfires, such as ourselves have put it out there – “This kind of fire activity seen on the active incident is typically occurs in the months of May and June, as well as later.”

April 3, 2026

An update earlier this morning from Fire Officials: “The fire is holding at 4,176 acres and was listed at 45% containment status. Crews and aircraft worked throughout the night cutting line, laying hose and dropping water and retardant on the active fire perimeter. Hand Crews and Firefighters are continuing to work on building and constructing containment lines”

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