Air Quality Alert

ORC029-035-037-201930-
Jackson-Klamath-Lake-
Including the cities of Medford, Ashland, Howard Prairie,
Siskiyou Summit, Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland, Adel,
Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
1208 PM PDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday.

Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions
will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy
levels.

Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at
risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults and pregnant people.

People can take the following precautions to protect their health:

* Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
  quality.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air
  quality.
* People with heart or lung problems and young children are
  especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
  levels are high.
* Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
  indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
* Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
  if possible.

For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org

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ORC023-063-069-201900-
Grant-Wallowa-Wheeler-
Including the cities of John Day, Monument, Dayville, Long Creek,
Seneca, Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa..Imnaha, Troy, Lostine, Fossil,
Spray, and Mitchell
1214 PM PDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PDT Monday.

For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems.  Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.

For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

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ORC001-025-201900-
Baker-Harney-
1205 PM PDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Baker County and northern Harney County...

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
  smoke.

* WHERE...Baker County and northern Harney County.

* WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
  medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
  include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
  disease, older adults, and pregnant women.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
  ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
  levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
  healthcare provider`s advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

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