What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of April 9, 2026, the Springs Fire was located in Riverside County, California, primarily near Moreno Valley.
The fire ignited near Gilman Springs Road and burned in areas north and east of Lake Perris, including parts of the surrounding state recreation area.
The blaze had spread toward residential neighborhoods such as Moreno Valley Ranch and nearby hillside communities (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Springs Fire included:
- Beaumont
- Moreno Valley
- Perris
- Ridgecrest
- Riverside
Smoke and fire conditions had extended beyond the immediate burn area, impacting visibility and air quality across surrounding regions (2).
What is the current containment status of the Springs Fire?
As of April 9, 2026, the Springs Fire had burned 4,176 acres and was 100% contained.
Firefighters had successfully controlled the blaze after rapid growth driven by strong winds and dry conditions.
Crews completed containment efforts and continued monitoring the area (3).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted on April 5, 2026.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
On April 9, 2026, this fire was 100% contained.
