Air Quality

Wildfire smoke from dozens of active Pacific Northwest fires is driving air quality to hazardous levels across central and eastern Oregon, with smoke plumes spreading east through the Dakotas, Minnesota, and into the Ohio Valley.

Wildfire smoke from multiple large fires has pushed air quality to hazardous levels across Central Oregon, with AQI readings above 200 recorded in Bend. An Oregon DEQ advisory covering multiple counties is expected to remain in effect through Monday afternoon.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended and expanded a smoke advisory to cover nearly half the state, with Baker, Crook, Grant, Jefferson, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties among those most affected.

Air quality advisories cover ten or more Oregon counties and parts of eastern Washington this weekend as wildfire smoke from dozens of active fires drives AQI into the Very Unhealthy and Hazardous ranges in some communities.

Wildfire smoke from dozens of active fires in Oregon is funneling into Western Idaho and blanketing much of the Pacific Northwest, triggering air quality advisories across numerous counties in all three states. Health officials urge sensitive populations to stay indoors.

Oregon DEQ has expanded a smoke advisory to cover nearly half the state, with hazardous conditions in Bend and unhealthy air blanketing Salem, Portland, and the Spokane metro as smoke from dozens of fires merges across the Pacific Northwest.

Wildfire smoke from dozens of active Pacific Northwest fires has pushed air quality to hazardous and unhealthy levels across Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, and the Portland metro area. Health officials are urging residents to stay indoors, use air purifiers, and wear N95 masks when venturing outside.

Wildfire smoke from dozens of active fires across Oregon and Washington has pushed air quality in the Inland Northwest into the hazardous range. The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency issued a hazardous air quality alert Monday that remains in effect through Wednesday morning, with AQI readings in the red to purple range.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued air quality advisories for seven counties and expects intermittent smoke impacts in five more, as wildfire smoke from active fires and Canadian sources reduces air quality across eastern and central Oregon through at least Monday afternoon.

Oregon DEQ has issued air quality advisories for 7 counties and expects intermittent smoke in 5 more through at least July 20. Eastern Washington is also experiencing poor air quality from the Lyons Ferry Fire and neighboring incidents.

Smoke from the Lyons Ferry Fire and multiple other eastern Washington blazes has pushed Spokane's AQI to hazardous levels (315). Air Quality Alerts are in effect for Spokane, Adams, Whitman, and Lincoln counties through the weekend.

Wildfire smoke from the East Evans Creek Fire and other PNW fires is pushing air quality into Unhealthy ranges across the Rogue Valley, Spokane region, and as far north as Seattle. Health officials urge residents to limit outdoor exposure and use HEPA air filtration.

Southern Oregon is under Unhealthy air quality conditions from the East Evans Creek Fire, while high-level smoke from Oregon and California fires drifts north to Seattle.

Smoke from active wildfires in eastern Oregon, Idaho, and neighboring states is reducing air quality across parts of the Pacific Northwest. The Washington State Patrol and state health officials have issued guidance for sensitive groups, warning that fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke poses serious health risks.

Smoke from the Olive Butte Fire in Grant County, the East Evans Creek Fire in Jackson County, and Whitman National Forest fires is tracking into southern Washington and western Idaho, with the Rogue Valley facing ongoing air quality challenges.

Smoke from the East Evans Creek Road Fire and other Oregon blazes is blanketing Jackson County and drifting into Washington and Idaho. Health officials urge sensitive populations to stay indoors.

Wildfire smoke from local fires and British Columbia blazes is affecting air quality across the Pacific Northwest. Spokane forecasters warn of building AQI-Moderate conditions, with further degradation possible as regional fire activity intensifies. Here’s what to know and how to protect yourself.

Smoke from the North Cayuse Fire east of Pendleton and smoldering activity from the Coyner and Hole in the Ground fires is impacting air quality across central and eastern Oregon. Health advisories are in effect for sensitive populations.

Wildfire smoke from the Chelan Hills, North Cayuse, and other regional fires is affecting air quality across eastern Oregon and Washington. Residents are advised to monitor AQI levels and limit outdoor exposure during periods of elevated smoke.

With multiple active fires burning across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, wildfire smoke is becoming an increasing health concern for Pacific Northwest residents. Air quality agencies urge sensitive groups to limit outdoor exposure.