Air quality advisory for Crook, Jefferson, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties. [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]
QUICK FACTS Location: Crook, Jefferson, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties. End date: At least Friday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2026 Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington ** Versión en español estará disponible próximamente en oregonhumo.org ** The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, for Crook, Jefferson, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties due to smoke from multiple fires in Oregon and Washington. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in the area. DEQ expects intermittent smoke in Deschutes county with the highest concentration of smoke in Redmond. 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 s...