KLAMATH & LAKE COUNTIES, Ore. -- Klamath and Lake Counties are among four counties under a new air quality advisory.
Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today put Klamath, Lake, Deschutes and Wallowa Counties in an air quality advisory "Until further notice" because of smoke from wildfires, including Cedar Creek and Rum Creek fires.
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DEQ expects moderate to unhealthy smoke in central and northeastern Oregon through at least Tuesday because of wildfires with smoke affecting Baker, eastern Grant, Malheur, northern Harney, eastern Lane and southern Douglas counties.
DEQ's smoke air quality advisory for Jackson, Josephine and Curry counties remains in effect. Oregon’s daily smoke outlooks shows times of day smoke might be better or worse in Southwest, Eastern and Central Oregon.
DEQ reminds that, "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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