Multiple Wildfires Trigger Evacuation, Smoke, Health Alerts in B.C., U.S., Australia

Multiple regions across North America and Australia are experiencing smoke and air quality alerts due to various fires. In British Columbia, the Martin Lake fire has grown to about 290 hectares, prompting evacuation alerts as crews work to contain it amid roughly 100 wildfires in the province, mostly started by lightning. Albuquerque and Bernalillo County in New Mexico face unhealthy air quality from the Trout and Buck fires in the Gila National Forest, with health officials advising sensitive groups to limit outdoor exposure and residents adapting to the smoky conditions amid high heat. A brush fire at Camp Pendleton in California has led to a smoke advisory for nearby communities, though officials confirmed no public threat. Additionally, a rubbish fire in Rosa Brook, Western Australia, has resulted in a smoke alert with recommendations for residents and motorists to take precautions, particularly those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.