MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – Evacuations have been ordered and roads have been closed as three massive wildfires burn in Southern California.

The largest of the three separate 200-plus acre wildfires – all happening hours apart Friday – is dubbed the Rabbit Fire. It exploded in size to more than 4,500 acres within hours in Moreno Valley, according to the state and county fire services.
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department units said the fire has 5% containment as of Saturday. The next update will be after the morning briefing unless significant fire activity occurs, the fire department said.

Crews first responded to the fire a little before 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Jack Rabbit Trail. The fire quickly forced road closures in the areas.

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