Violent Fire in Moreno Valley, California
- A violent fire broke out in Moreno Valley, in southern California.
- Fueled by gusty winds, it led to the evacuation of several neighborhoods in the city.
- This American state has been particularly marked by massive fires since early 2025.
January 2025’s massive fires in Los Angeles remain fresh in everyone’s minds. Just over a year later, California is once again facing this scourge. A fire indeed broke out in Moreno Valley, a locality located in the southern part of this American state.
Driven by 80 km/h winds, the phenomenon quickly escalated, forcing authorities to evacuate certain neighborhoods in Riverside County.
More than 1,600 hectares affected
According to authorities, the fire started on Friday around 7 p.m. (Paris time) in the east of Moreno Valley, spreading over more than 1,600 hectares, according to a report released Saturday morning.
Rescue teams were working to contain the fire, while evacuation orders remained in place for the affected areas, as stated by the authorities. Two helicopters, 36 fire trucks, and around 260 firefighters were mobilized to combat the fire, along with water bombers.
Another fire also broke out on Friday in Los Angeles County, devastating about a hundred hectares.
