By Joe Hathaway on Monday, July 22nd, 2024 in Columbia Basin News Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Northeastern Oregon News
Information from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality:
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Location: Baker, Grant, Wheeler, Crook, Union, southern Morrow and Umatilla, Klamath, and northern Harney and Malheur counties
End date: Until further notice
Smoke source: Fires in Oregon
** Información en español **
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday, July 22, for the following areas due to smoke from fires in Oregon:
The advisories are in effect until further notice. Smoke experts will revisit forecasts on Wednesday and possibly update the advisories.
DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Deschutes, eastern Lane, Jackson, Josephine and northern Lake County through Wednesday due to smoke from the Diamond Complex Fire.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:
Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.
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