QUICK FACTS Location: Deschutes County End date: Thursday evening, Oct. 3 Smoke source: Fires in the region ** Información en español ** The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday, Oct. 2, for Deschutes County due to smoke from fires in the region. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Thursday evening, Oct. 3. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. 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: Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors clo