The Gifford Fire, a wildfire burning in Central California that has destroyed over 82,000 acres in five days, continues to rage and is now accompanied by two additional fires emerging nearby, according to officials.

Air quality alerts are in effect in the Philadelphia area, fueled by smoke from wildfires that are burning thousands of miles away.

Vanhela said smoke from the wildfire, which carries fine particulate matter, can travel hundreds of miles and affect air quality in this region. They can get deep into lungs and cause inflammation. That causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing, according to Vanhela.

Three wildfires that started over the weekend on Colorado’s Western Slope have consumed more than 8,000 acres and destroyed at least three buildings, fire officials said.

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Multiple growing wildfires are burning across the West Sunday night, fueled by gusty winds, bone-dry conditions and scorching heat. ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports.