Several new wildfires have ignited in California, leading to evacuation orders and warnings in multiple counties. Fire crews are actively battling blazes amidst anticipated strong winds and increased fire activity.

<img alt="A firefighting helicopter is silhouetted against a thick wall of orange smoke as it flies over a ridgeline. The sun, appearing as a bright white orb, sits low on the horizon, illuminating the heavy haze during a wildfire." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/98628993-e0c0-42fe-bf06-0ffcd9f2a9eb,1779302069175/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C260%2C5000%2C2812%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="A water tanker flies amid a firing operation to control Sandy Fire, Tuesday, May...