Air Quality Alert

ORC001-025-045-222015-
Baker-Harney-Malheur-
210 PM MDT Tue Jul 21 2026 /110 PM PDT Tue Jul 21 2026/

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties...

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

* WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties.

* WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY.

* 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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ORC029-222100-
Jackson-
Including the cities of Medford, Ashland, Howard Prairie,
and Siskiyou Summit
316 PM PDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR NORTHERN JACKSON COUNTY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2
PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory for northern Jackson County...in effect until 2
PM PDT Wednesday.

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.

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

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