Northern California Wildfires Cause Bay Area Smoke, Air Quality Advisories, and Montrose County Evacuations for South Rim Fire

Wildfires burning in Northern California and the northern Sacramento Valley are producing smoke that is affecting air quality across the Bay Area and parts of the Western Slope. Air quality advisories have been issued for the Bay Area, with elevated smoke levels expected through Friday. The South Rim Fire in Montrose County has prompted evacuation orders as multiple fire agencies work to contain the blaze. Temperatures are forecasted to remain hot through the weekend, further impacting air quality. Public health officials have issued guidance for residents to mitigate health risks associated with the smoky conditions.