Evacuations ordered as two wildfires break out in southern California

Evacuations were ordered Friday as two wildfires erupted in southern California amid a significant heatwave. The Springs fire in Riverside County has scorched 4,127 acres and is only 10% contained, while the smaller Crown fire in Los Angeles County has reached 260 acres and is 25% contained. Strong winds are exacerbating the situation, spreading smoke across neighboring areas.

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