""It's pretty much under control," Fernandez said, indicating the fire's containment progress and the lifting of evacuation orders for many neighborhoods."
""The fire was fueled by strong Santa Ana winds with gusts predicted to get up to 45 mph, but winds had dissipated a bit since Friday, aiding firefighting efforts.""
""Crews began early Saturday, dropping water and retardant all around the fire by air, with about 260 personnel battling the blaze and building containment lines.""
The Springs Fire in Riverside County, California, has burned approximately 6.3 square miles and is now 75% contained. Evacuation orders were lifted for many neighborhoods as of Saturday morning. Fire officials reported that the fire was no longer growing, aided by dissipating Santa Ana winds. Fire crews, numbering around 260, are actively working to strengthen containment lines. No structures have been damaged, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Some areas remain under mandatory evacuation orders.
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