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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for Deschutes County, other areas of state due to continuing wildfire smoke

A smoky Bend sunrise Thursday morning.
Johnny Oliver
A smoky Bend sunrise Thursday morning.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory on Friday due to continued smoke from wildfires burning around the state.

The following areas are affected:

·        Deschutes County

·        Central and eastern Douglas County

·        Southern Grant County

·        Northern Harney County

·        Klamath County

·        Lake County

·        Eastern Lane County

The agencies expect the air quality advisory to last until at least Monday afternoon. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area.

DEQ said it expects intermittent smoke in the following areas until at least Friday afternoon due to fires in Oregon:

·        Clackamas County

·        Hood River County

·        Jackson County

·        Josephine County

·        Eastern Marion County

·        Multnomah County

·        Wasco County

·        Washington County

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.

Additional resources:

·       Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit 211info.org and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.

·       Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires

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